British term meaning the process of removing all runners and risers and cleaning off adhering sand from the casting Also refers to the removal of slag from the inside of the cupola and in Britain to repair the bed of an open hearth
In ceramics, to remove (as by sanding) the seam lines left by the meeting of two molds
If you say that someone or something is in fine fettle, you mean that they are in very good health or condition. You seem in fine fettle. in fine/good fettle healthy or working properly (fettle (14-19 centuries))