Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[waynorth]

My BP is very low today 82/34 so I'm weak and lightheaded. I don't have the strength to post individually. I'm enjoying everyones Lambs and posts.

Hang in there, David!!

 

[Rufus1949]

LOL! That knife was made by Wright's Bob Burgon & Ball are the 'Pony Express' of Sheffield! Above all else, they were famed for their traditional sheep shears. These days, it's stamped on the 'third party' knives they sell in garden centres. At least you got it on a Sheffield buddy

Thanks kindly for that i formation Jack.

 

[SteveC]

Bonus pic

 

[mitch13]

Thanks kindly for that i formation Jack.

Here you go Bob, i came across this 1 awhile back and found it again. They still make some handy tools

 

[Rufus1949]

Here you go Bob, i came across this 1 awhile back and found it again. They still make some handy tools

Thanks kindly Mitch.

 

[cudgee]

Above all else, they were famed for their traditional sheep shears.

Thanks kindly for that i formation Jack.

 

[cudgee]

Rufus1949 Bit different to the modern shearing.

 

[Rufus1949]

Rufus1949 Bit different to the modern shearing.

I would agree with that.

 

[mitch13]

Wood Wednesday

 

[paulhilborn]

That is a find in itself.

Another great find. Exceptional bone.

Thank you cudgee, I appreciate you

Thanks guys, I wish I could remember why I went in the kitchen!

Great photos Barrett, I am proud to have one of those

Many thanks my friend, I must admit that after eating that steak and ale pie, I did wonder how I was going to manage to eat a chip butty!

Wow Barrett, thanks so much for the wonderful tour, it looks like you had a fantastic weekend The scenery is amazing I'm glad you didn't go hungry! Great to see your Hartshead Barlow along too A sign like that might be a good idea for Tool Man, I wish I could find the photos of when his granddaughter visited...

Great to see you here Paul, love the pic buddy

Good to see you Paul ! Nice shot of your FC




That sure looks tasty !

Good morning Guardians !


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Thank you both, Jack and Steve, it's nice to pop in here, its such a great thread!
Today's Lamb is Eric's with Katalox covers...

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks kindly for that i formation Jack.

Happy to help Bob

Bonus pic


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Great pic Steve, I love those wee boxes Duncan brought me a whole abalone, (known as Paua in NZ), shell over the last time he visited

Here you go Bob, i came across this 1 awhile back and found it again. They still make some handy tools

A fascinating look at how Burgon & Ball were 30 years ago (so glad this history is preserved) You really couldn't replace some of those old fellers could you? Their factory is at Malin Bridge, on the River Loxley, about 3 miles out of Sheffield city centre, and the last time I was there, 7 or 8 years ago, the exterior hadn't changed much from when that film was made. In his 2018 book on Sheffield tool manufacturers, Geoff Tweedale, in an interesting account of the company history, briefly details recent changes. As early as 1981, Burgon & Ball were acquired by a gardening tool manufacturer in the English Midlands, but when that firm was then sold on, Burgon & Ball weren't wanted, so their name and assets went elsewhere. In 2015, though greatly depleted, the firm still employed 50 workers. In 2018, they were bought by Venapri Tools, part of a Canadian group. A modern website sells 'Burgon & Ball' marked gardening tools, including an A. Wright manufactured Lambsfoot, so I'll not include a link If you do visit, take the date of 1730 with a large pinch of salt, it's nearly a century before either of the founding partners were born!

Rufus1949 Bit different to the modern shearing.

Just a bit! I remember being told, 30 years ago, that some old hands still preferred the old shears, and reckoned they could shear a sheep faster with them, but I'd be surprised if that is still the case. What do you reckon Leon? Old dags are still very easy to find here. In fact Ex-Para Steve picked up a pair of old Burgon & Ball shears on the market, a couple of weeks ago

Wood Wednesday

Looking good Mitch

 

[Jack Black]

Thank you cudgee, I appreciate you





Thank you both, Jack and Steve, it's nice to pop in here, its such a great thread!
Today's Lamb is Eric's with Katalox covers...

Thank you Paul, great choice my friend I hope that Nanc and the 'boys' are well

 

[Jack Black]

Good morning Guardians, I hope your week is going well Talking of history, I thumbed through this slim volume last night, and regretted parting with my fiver! Still, I did learn that Sean Bean once bought 2 gallons of Henderson's based on a rumour they were closing down - obviously not much of a fan! Have a great day everyone

 

[Rufus1949]

Today's Lamb is Eric's with Katalox covers...

Paul, I always like the subtle patterning of the katalox, sometimes called Mexican ebony.
Fine choice.

 

[Rufus1949]

Wood Wednesday

Nice pose of your knife Mitch. I've wondered about the comfort of those sticks. Interesting wood combination.

 

[Jack Black]

Paul, I always like the subtle patterning of the katalox, sometimes called Mexican ebony.
Fine choice.

That's interesting Bob

 

[cudgee]

that some old hands still preferred the old shears, and reckoned they could shear a sheep faster with them, but I'd be surprised if that is still the case. What do you reckon Leon?

I'm calling complete BS on that one mate. A woman shearer here did nearly 400 Merino Lambs in about 9 hours, she could not have done a 1/4 of that number with old hand shears.

 

[Campbellclanman]

My BP is very low today 82/34 so I'm weak and lightheaded. I don't have the strength to post individually. I'm enjoying everyones Lambs and posts.

David my friend, I hope that you are under observation, that's very low, please tell me you have medical people watching over you atm.

 

[mitch13]

Happy to help Bob

Great pic Steve, I love those wee boxes Duncan brought me a whole abalone, (known as Paua in NZ), shell over the last time he visited

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A fascinating look at how Burgon & Ball were 30 years ago (so glad this history is preserved) You really couldn't replace some of those old fellers could you? Their factory is at Malin Bridge, on the River Loxley, about 3 miles out of Sheffield city centre, and the last time I was there, 7 or 8 years ago, the exterior hadn't changed much from when that film was made. In his 2018 book on Sheffield tool manufacturers, Geoff Tweedale, in an interesting account of the company history, briefly details recent changes. As early as 1981, Burgon & Ball were acquired by a gardening tool manufacturer in the English Midlands, but when that firm was then sold on, Burgon & Ball weren't wanted, so their name and assets went elsewhere. In 2015, though greatly depleted, the firm still employed 50 workers. In 2018, they were bought by Venapri Tools, part of a Canadian group. A modern website sells 'Burgon & Ball' marked gardening tools, including an A. Wright manufactured Lambsfoot, so I'll not include a link If you do visit, take the date of 1730 with a large pinch of salt, it's nearly a century before either of the founding partners were born!

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Just a bit! I remember being told, 30 years ago, that some old hands still preferred the old shears, and reckoned they could shear a sheep faster with them, but I'd be surprised if that is still the case. What do you reckon Leon? Old dags are still very easy to find here. In fact Ex-Para Steve picked up a pair of old Burgon & Ball shears on the market, a couple of weeks ago

Looking good Mitch

Thanks Jack
Nah you couldn't replace the old fellas.
Love the history but makes me sad home many skills we've lost
Great paua shell too.
Have a good day

 

[mitch13]

Nice pose of your knife Mitch. I've wondered about the comfort of those sticks. Interesting wood combination.

Thanks Bob, another variation for you.
Sometimes it's comfortable not having a full handle.