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Picture Number450
Courtesy OfHeritage North
Year2009

Rutter spade carving

Carving, by Sandy Robertson, of forester using a rutter or "big spade". Possibly self portrait.

Two other tools rest in the background awaiting use. Are they specialised too? What are their names and purposes?

Thanks to Sandy Robertson.
Picture Added on 07 January 2009.

Comments

The three pronged tool is a "drag" used to pull away the turf when cut by the rutter.One new forest worker, when presented with the "big spade"on his first day at work, asked where the other man was to help him operate it.
Added by Pat Mc Auley on 17 February 2010.
In the Glenfinart area it was known as a hawk possibly a local name in the west.
Added by John McIntyre on 14 March 2010.

If you found this interesting, have a look at the following groups of pictures.
Forestry in Action
Miscellaneous
Tools and clothing

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Heritage North

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