The fringe strings of a sheet, a scarf, a head-wrap and a felt cap [are regarded as connected] up to a length of six fingerbreadths; Those of an undergarment up to ten [fingerbreadths]. The fringes of a thick wool cloak, a veil, a shirt, or a light cloak [are regarded as connected] up to a length of three fingerbreadths. The fringes of an old woman's head-wrap, of Arabian face wraps, of Cilician goat's-hair clothing, of a money-belt, of a turban or of a curtain are regarded as connected whatever their length may be.
Three woolen pillow-covers, six linen ones, three sheets, twelve handkerchiefs, two pant-sleeves, one shirt, one cloak, or one winter-cloak, can be regarded as connected in respect of both uncleanness and sprinkling. If they exceed this number they are regarded as connected in respect of uncleanness but not in respect of sprinkling. Rabbi Yose says: not even in respect of uncleanness.
The string of a [common] plumb-line is regarded as connected up to a length of twelve [cubits]; That of the carpenters’ plumb-line, up to eighteen [cubits]; And that of the builders’ plumb-line up to fifty cubits. The parts that exceed these lengths, even if it was desired to retain them, are pure. The plumb-line of plasterers or moulders is regarded as connected whatsoever its length.
The cord of the balances of goldsmiths or the weighers of fine purple cloth is regarded as a connective up to a length of three fingerbreadths, The handle of an axe behind the grip, up to a length of three fingerbreadths. Rabbi Yose says: if the length behind the grip is no less than one handbreadth the entire handle is unsusceptible to uncleanness.
The cord of the balances of shopkeepers or householders is regarded as connected up to a length of one handbreadth. The shaft of an axe in front of the grip, up to one handbreadth. The projection of the shaft of a compass, up to one handbreadth. That of the shaft of the stone-masons’ chisel, one handbreadth.
The cord of the balances of wool dealers or of glass-weighers is regarded as connected up to a length of two handbreadths. The shaft of a millstone chisel, up to a length of two handbreadths. The shaft of the battle-axe of the legions, up to a length of two handbreadths. The shaft of the goldsmiths’ hammer, up to a length of two handbreadths. And that of the blacksmiths' hammer, up to three handbreadths.
The remnant of the shaft of an ox-goad at its upper end is regarded as connected up to a length of four [handbreadths]. The shaft of a spade, to a length of four [handbreadths]. The shaft of a weeding-spade, to five handbreadths. The shaft of a small hammer, to five handbreadths. That of a common hammer, to six handbreadths. The shaft of an axe used for splitting wood or of one used for digging, to six [handbreadths]. The shaft of the stone-trimmers’ axe, up to six handbreadths.
The remnant of the shaft of an ox-goad at its lower end is regarded as connected up to a length of seven handbreadths. The shaft of a householders' shovel Bet Shammai says: to a length of seven handbreadths, And Bet Hillel says: eight handbreadths. That of the plasterers: Bet Shammai says: nine handbreadths And Bet Hillel says: ten handbreadths. Any parts exceeding these lengths, if he wanted to retain it, is also susceptible to uncleanness. The shafts of fire instruments are susceptible to uncleanness whatsoever their length.
נוֹמֵי הַסָּדִין וְהַסּוּדָרִין וְהַטַּרְטִין וְהַפִּלְיוֹן שֶׁל רֹאשׁ, שֵׁשׁ אֶצְבָּעוֹת. שֶׁל אַפְקַרְסִין, עֶשֶׂר. נִימֵי סָגוֹס, וְהָרְדִיד, וְהֶחָלוּק, וְהַטַּלִּית, שָׁלֹשׁ אֶצְבָּעוֹת. נִימֵי כִפָּה שֶׁל זְקֵנָה, וְהַגּוּמְדִין שֶׁל עַרְבִיִּין, וְהַקֻּלְקִין, וְהַפֻּנְדָּא, וְהַמַּעֲפֹרֶת, וְהַפַּרְגּוֹד, נִימֵיהֶן כָּל שֶׁהֵן:
The fringe strings of a sheet, a scarf, a head-wrap and a felt cap [are regarded as connected] up to a length of six fingerbreadths; Those of an undergarment up to ten [fingerbreadths]. The fringes of a thick wool cloak, a veil, a shirt, or a light cloak [are regarded as connected] up to a length of three fingerbreadths. The fringes of an old woman's head-wrap, of Arabian face wraps, of Cilician goat's-hair clothing, of a money-belt, of a turban or of a curtain are regarded as connected whatever their length may be.
שָׁלֹשׁ כְּסָתוֹת שֶׁל צֶמֶר, שֵׁשׁ שֶׁל פִּשְׁתָּן, שְׁלֹשָׁה סְדִינִין, שְׁתֵּים עֶשְׂרֵה מִטְפָּחוֹת, שְׁנֵי סוּבְרִיקִין, חָלוּק אֶחָד, טַלִּית אֶחָד, קְלֻבְקָרִין אֶחָד, חִבּוּר לַטֻּמְאָה וְלַהֲזָּיָה. יָתֵר מִכָּאן, חִבּוּר לַטֻּמְאָה, וְאֵין חִבּוּר לַהַזָּיָה. רַבִּי יוֹסֵי אוֹמֵר, אַף לֹא לַטֻּמְאָה:
Three woolen pillow-covers, six linen ones, three sheets, twelve handkerchiefs, two pant-sleeves, one shirt, one cloak, or one winter-cloak, can be regarded as connected in respect of both uncleanness and sprinkling. If they exceed this number they are regarded as connected in respect of uncleanness but not in respect of sprinkling. Rabbi Yose says: not even in respect of uncleanness.
חוּט הַמִּשְׁקֹלֶת, שְׁנֵים עָשָׂר. שֶׁל חָרָשִׁין, שְׁמֹנָה עָשָׂר. שֶׁל בַּנָּיִן, חֲמִשִּׁים אַמָּה. יָתֵר מִכָּאן, אִם רָצָה לְקַיֵּם, טָהוֹר. שֶׁל סַיָּדִין וְשֶׁל צַיָּרִין, כָּל שֶׁהֵן:
The string of a [common] plumb-line is regarded as connected up to a length of twelve [cubits]; That of the carpenters’ plumb-line, up to eighteen [cubits]; And that of the builders’ plumb-line up to fifty cubits. The parts that exceed these lengths, even if it was desired to retain them, are pure. The plumb-line of plasterers or moulders is regarded as connected whatsoever its length.
חוּט מֹאזְנַיִם שֶׁל זֶהָבִים וְשֶׁל שׁוֹקְלֵי אַרְגָּמָן טוֹב, שָׁלֹשׁ אֶצְבָּעוֹת. יַד הַקֻּרְדֹּם מֵאַחֲרָיו, שָׁלשׁ אֶצְבָּעוֹת. רַבִּי יוֹסֵי אוֹמֵר, טֶפַח, טָהוֹר:
The cord of the balances of goldsmiths or the weighers of fine purple cloth is regarded as a connective up to a length of three fingerbreadths, The handle of an axe behind the grip, up to a length of three fingerbreadths. Rabbi Yose says: if the length behind the grip is no less than one handbreadth the entire handle is unsusceptible to uncleanness.
חוּט מֹאזְנַיִם שֶׁל חֶנְוָנִים, שֶׁל בַּעֲלֵי בָתִּים טֶפַח. יַד הַקֻּרְדֹּם מִלְּפָנָיו, טֶפַח. שְׁיָרֵי יַד הַפַּרְגּוֹל, טֶפַח. יַד מַקֶּבֶת שֶׁל יָד שֶׁל מְפַתְּחֵי אֲבָנִים, טָפַח:
The cord of the balances of shopkeepers or householders is regarded as connected up to a length of one handbreadth. The shaft of an axe in front of the grip, up to one handbreadth. The projection of the shaft of a compass, up to one handbreadth. That of the shaft of the stone-masons’ chisel, one handbreadth.
חוּט מֹאזְנַיִם שֶׁל צַמָּרִים, וְשֶׁל שׁוֹקְלֵי זְכוּכִית, טְפָחַיִם. יַד הַמַּקּוֹר, טְפָחַיִם. יַד הַמַּעֲצָד שֶׁל לִגְיוֹנוֹת, טְפָחַיִם. יַד הַקֻּרְנָס שֶׁל זֶהָבִים, טְפָחַיִם. וְשֶׁל חָרָשִׁין, שְׁלֹשָׁה טְפָחִים:
The cord of the balances of wool dealers or of glass-weighers is regarded as connected up to a length of two handbreadths. The shaft of a millstone chisel, up to a length of two handbreadths. The shaft of the battle-axe of the legions, up to a length of two handbreadths. The shaft of the goldsmiths’ hammer, up to a length of two handbreadths. And that of the blacksmiths' hammer, up to three handbreadths.
שְׁיָרֵי הַדָּרְבָן מִלְמַעְלָן, אַרְבָּעָה. יַד הַבָּדִיד, אַרְבָּעָה. יַד הַקֻּרְדֹּם שֶׁל נִכּוּשׁ, חֲמִשָּׁה. יַד בֶּן הַפַּטִּישׁ, חֲמִשָּׁה. וְשֶׁל הַפַּטִּישׁ, שִׁשָּׁה. יַד הַקֻּרְדֹּם שֶׁל בִּקּוּעַ וְשֶׁל עָדִיר, שִׁשָּׁה. וְיַד מַקֶּבֶת שֶׁל סַתָּתִין, שִׁשָּׁה:
The remnant of the shaft of an ox-goad at its upper end is regarded as connected up to a length of four [handbreadths]. The shaft of a spade, to a length of four [handbreadths]. The shaft of a weeding-spade, to five handbreadths. The shaft of a small hammer, to five handbreadths. That of a common hammer, to six handbreadths. The shaft of an axe used for splitting wood or of one used for digging, to six [handbreadths]. The shaft of the stone-trimmers’ axe, up to six handbreadths.
שְׁיָרֵי חַרְחוּר מִלְּמַטָּן, שִׁבְעָה. יַד מַגְרֵפָה שֶׁל בַּעֲלֵי בָתִּים, בֵּית שַׁמַּאי אוֹמְרִים, שִׁבְעָה. בֵּית הִלֵּל אוֹמְרִים, שְׁמֹנָה. שֶׁל סַיָּדִין, בֵּית שַׁמַּאי אוֹמְרִים, תִּשְׁעָה. בֵּית הִלֵּל אוֹמְרִים, עֲשָׂרָה. יָתֵר מִכָּאן, אִם רָצָה לְקַיֵּם, טָמֵא. וְיַד מְשַׁמְּשֵׁי הָאוּר, כָּל שֶׁהוּא:
The remnant of the shaft of an ox-goad at its lower end is regarded as connected up to a length of seven handbreadths. The shaft of a householders' shovel Bet Shammai says: to a length of seven handbreadths, And Bet Hillel says: eight handbreadths. That of the plasterers: Bet Shammai says: nine handbreadths And Bet Hillel says: ten handbreadths. Any parts exceeding these lengths, if he wanted to retain it, is also susceptible to uncleanness. The shafts of fire instruments are susceptible to uncleanness whatsoever their length.