[SEL] Manns Green Bone Cutter

[fero_ah at city-net.com]

Hi Folks,

I just acquired a Mann's No.7 Green Bone Cutter that is a tribute to the
ability
of cast iron to resist years of rusting.  8-))

After sandblasting it will need to be painted.  Does anyone have info on what
color these were originally painted?

This is what it looks like mechanically.
http://www.oldiron-nut.com/cutters/mann-12.jpg
And these pages talk about the unique mechanical features.
http://www.oldiron-nut.com/cutters/mann-06.jpg
http://www.oldiron-nut.com/cutters/mann-07.jpg

BTW if you're not familiar with the role these played in chicken & egg
production, the entire catalog makes for really interesting reading.
Ken has three of these bone cutter catalogs on his excellent web site.
http://www.oldiron-nut.com/cutters/
http://www.oldiron-nut.com/

Thanks!!

See ya,  Arnie

PS - While you're on Ken's site take a look at Ken's Kritters; some astonishing
photos of the quality you associate with National Geographic.
http://www.oldiron-nut.com/gallery/

Arnie Fero
Pittsburgh, PA
fero_ah at city-net.com