Until the early 17th century there were workmen called Slitters who cut up iron bars to a suitable size for Nailers to work on, but in 1590 the slitting mill was introduced to England, providing a mechanical means of producing rods of uniform cross-section.
There were workmen. This was until the early 17th century. These workmen were called Slitters. This Slitters cut up iron bars to a suitable size for Nailers. This was to work on. The slitting mill was introduced to England. This was in 1590. The slitting mill was providing a mechanical means of producing rods of uniform cross-section. This was in 1590.