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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: lptools on March 29, 2020, 06:16:36 PM

Title: Hardware
Post by: lptools on March 29, 2020, 06:16:36 PM

Hello, I know what these are, and they were removed from a building that was built in the 1920's . The offset end would be seen on the exterior of the building , and the cap would hide the hex nut on the interior. Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Hardware
Post by: EVILDR235 on March 29, 2020, 07:20:44 PM

For bolting floor and ceiling joists / timbers thru concrete and brick walls is my guess ? I believe I saw them on episodes of This Old House TV show over the years.

EvilDr235.

Title: Re: Hardware
Post by: lptools on March 29, 2020, 07:28:52 PM

Hello, EVILDR235. Good guess , but that is not it. They do go through wood, but the wood is not structural, and they work in pairs. Lou

Title: Re: Hardware
Post by: EVILDR235 on March 29, 2020, 10:29:21 PM

For mounting steam radiators ?

EvilDr235

Title: Re: Hardware
Post by: wvtools on March 30, 2020, 07:40:58 AM

How about for hanging a mailbox on the wall near the door.

Title: Re: Hardware
Post by: lptools on March 30, 2020, 03:22:27 PM

Hello, Guys. All great guesses, but you're not there yet. I took a picture of the ones that are still there, but the photo is too big for this page. (time for clues) So, if you're hooked, and still hanging around, this is your window of opportunity.   :grin:  Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Hardware
Post by: oldgoaly on March 30, 2020, 03:53:25 PM

Do I shutter to guess?

Title: Re: Hardware
Post by: EVILDR235 on March 30, 2020, 04:14:08 PM

For a fire escape ?

EvilDr235

Title: Re: Hardware
Post by: international3414 on March 30, 2020, 04:33:26 PM

i thought for shutters,but seems like overkill?....ok we're ready for a picture ??

Title: Re: Hardware
Post by: lptools on March 30, 2020, 06:12:41 PM

Hello, Guys. I need to bring my digital camera with me to work tomorrow, the only way I know how to downsize the photo for Tool Talk. more clues> The building is 4 stories high, too high to work on off of a ladder, not high enough to warrant a swing scaffold!! Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Hardware
Post by: international3414 on March 30, 2020, 06:33:28 PM

heck im from the country,we dont even have widows with glass...lol...guessing for a window washer...to hang/stand on?????????????i give

Title: Re: Hardware
Post by: lptools on March 30, 2020, 07:23:23 PM

Hello, International3414. You got it!!! The window washers would clip their safety belt on to these, pretty secure, bolted through the jamb, but still scary!! Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Hardware
Post by: Yadda on March 31, 2020, 06:51:53 AM

Oh, heck no!   The laws of physics would have prvented me from even considering it.