Machine and method for hair or bristle removal

A method for removing hair or bristle from skin, comprising:

• selecting a device comprising:
• a first cylindrical body;
• and
• a second cylindrical body, wherein the first cylindrical body and second cylindrical body are positioned proximate to one another and can rotate in opposite directions about their respective longitudinal axes;
• at least one flexible sheet of material wrapped about a portion of the first cylindrical body in a first direction relative to the longitudinal axes of the cylindrical bodies and also wrapped about a portion of the second cylindrical body in a second direction opposite the first direction such that as the first cylindrical body and the second cylindrical body rotate about their longitudinal axes, an elongated pinch point is formed between the flexible sheet and the second cylindrical body, wherein the at least one flexible sheet comprises a textured surface;
• an additional cylindrical body, wherein rotation of the additional cylindrical body about its axis in the first direction drives movement of the at least one flexible sheet and the first and second cylindrical bodies to allow capture and removal of hair or bristle from a skin or animal hide at the elongated pinch point;
• and
• positioning the skin or animal hide having hair or bristle proximate to the elongated pinch point such that the movement of the additional cylindrical body draws the skin or animal hide through the device to remove hair or bristle from the skin or animal hide.