Thus would be accomplished by de-coupling or buffering the functional end task of the cutting blades from the hand and wrist movement required of the cutting apparatus operator through variable structure to alter positional orientations as between the cutting blades and the operator's hand and wrist. Further desired would be structure to allow easy cleaning of the cutting blades to be able to keep them at their optimum cutting efficiency.GOLD Coast pubs, clubs and bars are refusing to admit patrons with visible tattoos in the wake of the State Government's war on bikies.

While many venues have had "no tattoo'' policies in place for years, revellers say operators have only started enforcing the rule in the past few months.

Some feel they are being victimised and stereotyped for their innocent and colourful body art.

One man reported having to show the back of his neck to gain entry to a Helensvale pub, while others are being forced to keep their sleeves down if they have tattoos on their forearms.

The crackdown has resulted in a booming business for convenience stores selling skin-coloured stockings.

Surfers Paradise resident Dave Knejfl, 21, said he had noticed a significant change across Glitter Strip venues.

"Sometimes they don't