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Re: relic question: what is this? Posted on: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 13:25:51 CET

Hi!

Re:


> > It looks like something to help lift heavy objects with or some torture
> > equipment... Does anyone know for sure?
>
> While traveling in Tunisia, didn't you notice a few (millions) olive trees
> on the countryside ?
>
> This piece of wood is part of the hand press from an olive oil mill.

Thanks - I can see from your drawing exactly how it works! I have been sort
of wondering about that "cork screw" since I got back. I'll update the page
and give you a link.

Thanks again,
Jon