Toothed Bars
Similar to a nut cracker, these were used to tear a man’s testicles off his 
body.

Spanish Donkey
The Victim was placed over this object and then had weights tied to his or her 
legs until the pressure
 was so intense that it mutilated the area between there 
legs.

Foot Press
The Foot Press slowly crushed a victim’s foot by driving sharp spiked through 
their bones.

Thumb Screws
There are many variations of this instrument. Some would consist of crushing the 
thumb between two hard surfaces
 and others would consist of driving a screw 
through the thumb and attaching it to wood. 
This could also be used on toes.
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Pressing
The victim would be forced to lie down on the ground where a flat board would be 
placed over their body. 
Next, Heavy objects were stacked upon this board 
crushing the victim and bringing them towards their death
 
