Wooden wedges were forced underneath the toenails to help urge a confession from the criminal. The toenails often became infected and other tortures were applied if this was not enough for confession. This scissor type instrument was used to slice the tongue up afte the victims mouth was forced open. The copper boot was placed around the foot of the victim and filled to the brim with molten lead causing first degree burns. The sprinkler was filled with molten metal and dripped on the stomach, back, and other body parts of the victim. During the water torture, the victims nostrils were pinched shut and fluid was poured down his throat. Intstead of water, sometimes vinegar, urine, or urine and a combination of diarrhea were forced dwon the throat.