Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by process]
7. [papermaking tools and equipment]

Anotations

Scope note:

Devices used for macerating fibers, usually from rags, into a pulp to be used for papermaking. Specifically: a hand-operated device with a handle and hammer-head fixed to a support, that is raised and lowered successively to pound the material beneath.