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| Shopify Unique ID: | 10561330282788 |
| SKU: | A5/2506/0365/U406 |
| Trademe Reference: | PR998 (14) |
| Category: |
Farming |
| New / Used: | Used |
Description
WOOL AWAY! The art and Technique of Shearing
by Godfrey Bowen
DESCRIPTION
Format: small cloth board hardcover
Published: Whitcombe & Tombs 1955, 1st edition
Size (mm): 140 w x 220 h x 15 d
Pages: 188
SKU: A5/2506/0365/U406
ABOUT
Signed by the author.
A vintage guide to shearing that serves as the definitive manual for the "Bowen Technique", an elite, highly efficient method of sheep shearing that revolutionized the global wool industry.
Thoroughly explains the art and technique, complete with many photographs and diagrams to make for a simple learning experience. Detailed breakdowns of rhythmic, fluid strokes ("blows") designed to maximize speed while minimizing physical exhaustion.
Also guidelines on handpiece maintenance, grinding combs/cutters, and designing efficient catching pens and woolshed layouts as well as Practical insights on mechanical drop-machines versus traditional blade shearing.
Includes monochrome images and diagrams.
CONDITION
Immaculate with only name inside end flap, otherwise near new, binding tight.
IMAGES
First 3 images for illustrative purposes only. All others are of the actual item and depict all need to know detail.
REMARKS
Scarce signed
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