20. I Have in the former Chapter spoken to some things of the Sadlers work, as Sadles, Bridles, &c. but of their working Tools I was then Ignorant, save the Hammer and Aul. which you may see Chap.8. Numb. 90. the rest follows in this place.
Coach
CLXI(b). He beareth a Coach [with] Wheels
and the Back Rails. this is the Coat of Arms belonging to the Coach-makers.
Strainer
CLXII. In this quarter are three Instruments of the
Sadlers; the first on the dexter side is termed a Strainer; it is made of Wood, with a triangular piece to fit
into such a like hole, made in the middle of it, which is
hung by a thread, that it lose not; having a Leather
loop in the handle of it, only that hangs it up by; with
this the Girth web is fastned, and drawn streat upon
the sadle trees; or in such places, where the Girth
requires straining.
Panel awl
The second in the chief is termed the Pannel Aul, or
the Pannel Bodkin.
Pricking awl
The third in the base is called a Pricking or Garnishing Aul, this is for to make holes to adorn and to
garnish Sadle Skirts with Silk, Silver, or Gold thrid.
Saddler's awl
CLXIII. He beareth two sorts of Auls in this quarter,
The first hath the name of an Aul, or Sadlers Aul,
because they have broader Blads than the Auls used in
other Trads. Its use is so common, that I need say no
more of it.
Buckling awl
The second is termed a Buckleing Aul, in the blads
these differ but little, but the hafts are much contrary
one to the other; the first being a slender, this a strong
Haft, such as is fit to abide a blow on the head of it,
when in the working with it, a necessity urgeth, and a
force is required.
Pegging iron
CLXIV. Within this square is foure usefull tooles for
the adorning of the Sadlers work, three in chief, and
one in base, we shall first give the names and use of them
in chief, and that according to their position towards the
dexter part. The first is named a Peging Iron, it is
a kind of Iron Punch haveing five points all in a
streight line; there is of them that have only two points,
some three, some foure points, according as the work is.
Scallop iron
The middlemost is termed a Larg Scallop Iron,
these have broad handles, rather flat then round, being
a kind of Punch to cut Leather Scallop wise, but more
cornered.
Scallop iron
The third is of the same nature, only differ in the bigness of the compass of the Scallop, and in the handle
for generally all the handles of the smaler sort of Scallop Irons have them either round, or six square.
Scoring iron
The fourth which occupieth the base part is termed a
Scoaring Iron, it is an Iron with three dents in the
edge of it, haveing a long Iron Stail, which is fixed in a
wooden Handle, or Haft hooped with iron. With this
Iron being a little heated, they Scoare and run Veines on
the Leather which is about the Sadles, and also on bridle
raines, and head-stalls, to make them look handsome, &
pleasing to the eye.
Scallop pegging iron
CLXV. In this quarter is three necessary Tools belonging also to the Sadler; the first in the dexter cheif, is
called a Scallop peging Iron.
Creesa or veining stick
The Second is termed a Cressa, or Veining stick:
It hath one end round with a nick therein, one side of
the wood being broader then the other; the contrary end
hath it round on one end, and sharp at the other: the
name of this Tool tell you the use of it, viz. to Vein
and Score Leather, to adorn it for the sight of the Eye.
Hair hook
The Third is named an Hair hook, or a Stuffing
Iron: This is a long slender Iron, with an Hook at
one end, and a kind of a Fork at the other: As it hath
two names, so it hath a double Imploy, the one to hook
or draw out the old stuffing of a pannell; and the other
end, to put new Hair again into it, or to any part of it.
Sivett
CLXVI. He beareth a Sivett in it Plate.
The Sivett, is a square barr of Iron, or square-Buckle, without a tonge, set to the sides of the Sadle-tree,
with a plate of Iron: Both to hang the Straps at for the
Girth; and the Leathers for the Stirrops.
Girth buckle
CLXVII. In the dexter side of this quarter, is a
Girth Buckle pendant, cooped or cut off below the
fastning of the web to it. This is broken, or cut from
the Girth-web.
Saddle tree
The second, is the Sadle-Tree, which is all made
of Wood, which according to the terms of the framer
and maker thereof, hath several parts in it.
Sliding seat
In the Base of this square, is a Sliding-seat, or a
Sliding-chair, a thing much used in Frosty Countreys
for Gallants, and the great Gentry of the Countrey to
sit in, while others draw them along the Ice: they are usually drawn either by Men or horses.
Girth web
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Surcingle or wonnty
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Side saddle
CLXVIII. He beareth a Side Sadle, or a
Woman-Sadle with Skirts, Imbrauthered
and fringed.
In former times the Side-sadle had only a Pillen fastned upon the Tree of the Sadle, all the other parts of the Sadle being furnished up as the Mans Sadle is; over which Pillen and Tree was cast a Sadle-cloth called a Side-sadle-cloth, or Pillen-cloth, which covered the Side-sadle, and hung down below the Horse belly: But of latter time there hath been a better and easier way found out (especially for the Horse) by covering the Pillion, and setting Skirts to the Tree after the manner of a Mans Sadle, as the example doth demonstrate.
The several parts of this Saddle you may see, if you look back to Chap.3 Numb.34.
Roman S
CLXIX. He beareth a Roman S Wreathed in the midle, with Leaves proceeding therefrom, &
a Scarfe florishing. ...
Roman S
CLXX. He beareth a Roman S
Imbossed in the midle, and the ends turned into leaves.
Roman C
CLXXI. He beareth a Roman C rebated
in the back, and the ends turned into Leafage.
For the adorning of these Capitall letters I have often seen them drawn with Rebatements in the sides; but especially in the brord ends, to make then look either strange, more promiscuous, or to shew the fancie and devise of the workman.
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