Keilim 29:6-7

Keilim 29:6

The cord of the scales used by wool merchants and those who weigh glass is considered connected up to two handbreadths (around 6”). The handle of a tool for boring millstones is also up to two handbreadths. The handle of a Roman battle axe is up to two handbreadths. The handle of a goldsmith’s hammer is up to two handbreadths, while the handle of a blacksmith’s hammer is up to three handbreadths.

Keilim 29:7

The remnant of the upper end of an ox prod is considered connected up to four handbreadths (about a foot). The handle of a spade is up to four handbreadths while the handle of a weeding tool is up to five handbreadths. The handle of a small hammer is up to five handbreadths and that of a regular hammer is up to six. The handle of an adze for splitting wood or hoeing is up to six handbreadths. The handle of a stone mason’s mallet is up to six handbreadths.

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