Scutched fiber is removed from the scutcher and arranged for combing process; Scope and content: Two operations, breaking and scutching free the fiber in the flax stem from the woody parts. The scutcher machine pictured can turn 3 1/2 tons of ratted flax into flas fiber in an 8-hour day. Note the masks worn by workers to protect from dust and fluff particles.

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