15th century Roman Catholic hand crusher - photo

**Altair** · May 17, 2021, 08:27 PM

15th century hand crusher used by Roman Catholic priests to punish those with "greedy hands."

Previously:

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**NortonDommi** · May 17, 2021, 11:25 PM

How I feel thieves should be treated.

**toeless joe** · May 18, 2021, 08:46 PM

Today's version is much more streamlined and made from stainless steel for easy cleanup and powered by a cordless drill for more SPH. (Sinners Per Hour)

**N00b Machinist** · May 19, 2021, 12:19 AM

In fairness, it looks like it would crush Eastern Orthodox or even Protestant hands just as effectively.

**NortonDommi** · May 19, 2021, 03:41 AM

Originally Posted by toeless joe

Today's version is much more streamlined and made from stainless steel for easy cleanup and powered by a cordless drill for more SPH. (Sinners Per Hour)

That made me laugh!

**mlochala** · May 19, 2021, 06:17 AM

That's so incredibly horrible. I hope they didn't have to use them much.

If they were still in use today, we probably wouldn't have any politicians.

**dave_rupp1** · May 19, 2021, 02:51 PM

I'm sure we would still have politicians but they couldn't hold a pen to sign executive orders!

**Fluffle-Valve** · May 20, 2021, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by toeless joe

Today's version is much more streamlined and made from stainless steel for easy cleanup and powered by a cordless drill for more SPH. (Sinners Per Hour)

When I read "SPH", I immediately thought about Six Penny Handley. I go to a Big Land Rover meet there each year in July.

**Moldyjim** · May 24, 2021, 10:35 AM

I think they had one of those at my catholic elementary school.
They only used it on the left handed kids.
Couldn't have kids writing left handed, crush them once, no problem anymore.