Return Anatomy

Describing in detail the mechanical nature of these devices required specific terminology. I discovered that in many instances this vocabulary did not exist. I took the liberty to create the language needed. The 2B and Waverly are pictured.

Return parer showing: fork, push-off, fork gear, hand-driven gear, handle, screw clamp, frame, returntable gear, table gear, and paring arm.

Image of The Waverly Return Apple Parer