June 4, 2009: Melon Opening Kit

xoxoxoBruce · 06-03-2009, 11:18 PM

For opening your melon, not the watermelon, your melon...

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A fine German fitted neurosurgical set dating to the early 19th century. The velvet lined leather case is decorated with embossed surrounds. It contain 17 compartments which accommodate a full set of instruments made from unplated polished steel, brass and horn. They are signed by Zitier, Heine and Sandill and it is likely that the boxed set was made specifically to accommodate these instruments. There are no empty spaces and the set is complete and original. Around the central trepanning brace there are two fixed hand held trephines, two detachable handles and trephines attachments, a scalpel, Hey saw, elevator, brush, scissor handled spreaders, a starter trephine and two raspatories. Just under the handle of the trepanning brace is a small instrument with detachable screws which connect to the handle by means of an oblong shaped loop. The small screw would have been turned into a section of cranium and then left in place, allowing it to be easily removed with the handle.

Medicine was cheaper back in the day... so was life.

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Pearcie (AUS) · 06-04-2009, 02:38 AM

I reckon I'd prefer the Stihl Kit thanx

ZenGum · 06-04-2009, 03:39 AM

So, now we know Pearcie's real identity:

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A country doctor is being hailed as a life-saver after using a power drill to bore into a 12-year-old boy's skull.

Nicholas Rossi suffered bleeding to the brain and began drifting in and out of consciousness after falling from his bike near a friend's home in Maryborough, Victoria.

After realising the local hospital did not have the necessary surgical equipment, Dr Rob Carson used a drill from the maintenance room to bore into the boy's skull and relieve the pressure on his brain.

He was given advice on the phone by leading Melbourne neurosurgeon David Wallace.

I'm glad to know which brand you prefer.

ETA

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"Dr Carson told me all he can remember saying is, 'Get the Black and Decker'."

Well, make your mind up.

ZenGum · 06-04-2009, 03:45 AM

When I first saw this thread I thought it was a bit boring. But I know the drill and I'll clamp up.

classicman · 06-04-2009, 08:05 AM

Cut it out. Stop poking around where you don't belong.

dmg1969 · 06-04-2009, 08:46 AM

...like a hole in the head.

nil_orally · 06-04-2009, 08:48 AM

I'll have to get me one of those kits for next door's cat.

Diaphone Jim · 06-04-2009, 11:03 AM

Dick Cheney has put in his "buy it now" offer, makes call for enhanced trephining.

Gravdigr · 06-04-2009, 12:33 PM

The two knives at the upper right, w/the sickle & scythe-shaped blades are down right sinister.

Queen of the Ryche · 06-04-2009, 03:07 PM

Recipes?

SteveDallas · 06-04-2009, 03:17 PM

I could make good use of that kit right about now.

Trilby · 06-04-2009, 05:29 PM

i want the thing in the middle.

sweasel · 06-04-2009, 06:14 PM

Things that make you go, "hm. No. That's okay. I'll just die instead, thanks."

BrianR · 06-04-2009, 07:46 PM

For a recipe, refer to the movie Silence of the Lambs.

ferret88 · 06-04-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Queen of the Ryche

Recipes?

Why?

These are the tools used by a fine chef!

06-04-2009, 03:45 AM	#4
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	When I first saw this thread I thought it was a bit boring. But I know the drill and I'll clamp up. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

06-04-2009, 08:05 AM	#5
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Cut it out. Stop poking around where you don't belong. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

06-04-2009, 08:46 AM	#6
dmg1969 I got nothing Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 486	...like a hole in the head. __________________ Void where prohibited. Your results may vary. Not intended for resale. Do not remove tag. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

06-04-2009, 08:48 AM	#7
nil_orally Larger than average member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melbourne, Oz. Posts: 72	I'll have to get me one of those kits for next door's cat. __________________ Waiting for inspiration.....

06-04-2009, 12:33 PM	#9
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	The two knives at the upper right, w/the sickle & scythe-shaped blades are down right sinister. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

06-04-2009, 02:38 AM	#2
Pearcie (AUS) Superior Inhabitant Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 73	I reckon I'd prefer the Stihl Kit thanx

06-04-2009, 11:03 AM	#8
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	Dick Cheney has put in his "buy it now" offer, makes call for enhanced trephining.

06-04-2009, 03:07 PM	#10
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	Recipes? __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

06-04-2009, 03:17 PM	#11
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	I could make good use of that kit right about now.

06-04-2009, 05:29 PM	#12
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	i want the thing in the middle. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

06-04-2009, 06:14 PM	#13
sweasel Everyone loves a weasel! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 9	Things that make you go, "hm. No. That's okay. I'll just die instead, thanks."

06-04-2009, 07:46 PM	#14
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	For a recipe, refer to the movie Silence of the Lambs. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

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