"Jilly" wrote: >Is there a reason for mixing cob >barefoot? If it was originally >mixed by hoof, why injure a tender >foot? Well, there's some merit to the idea that you get a good feel for cob's "readiness" with bare feet, I see no reason to cut up my feet. My husband (who's actually made cob) agrees. You can test readiness in a number of ways, not just through the soles of your feet. Brina