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Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 2,483 Send Message	Lynne	Report	21 Oct 2004 13:54
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 2,483 Send Message	Does anyone know what a Fettler did please? Lyn
Member Since: September 2003 Posts: 1,344 Send Message	Anne	Report	21 Oct 2004 13:59
	I think we'd call it a 'fitter' these days. I have rellies who were 'engine fettlers' Anne
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	21 Oct 2004 14:01
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	I think it would be someone who makes thing out of metal, like a Lathe or Machine Operator.
Member Since: November 2003 Posts: 28,261 Send Message	KathleenBell	Report	21 Oct 2004 14:07
	According to an old occupations list on Google:- FETTLER - cleaned machinery in woollen mills, removing accumulated fibres, grease etc., sharpened the fustian cutters knives, or needlemaker who filed the needle to a point. Kath. x
Member Since: February 2004 Posts: 3,527 Send Message	Christine in Herts	Report	21 Oct 2004 15:43
	It occurs to me that "being in fine fettle" would mean that you were in full working order - like a properly service engine!! (no sniggers, please ;-) ) Christine
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 2,483 Send Message	Lynne	Report	21 Oct 2004 16:42
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 2,483 Send Message	Thanks for all your answers folks. Lyn