Author Topic: What does the X mean on Parker vises? (Read 2430 times)

skipskip · « **on:** September 19, 2012, 06:08:56 PM »

I have 2 Charles Parker vises that end in X.

whats the significance?

one is a 1X the other is a 974 1/2 X

thanks

Skip

rusty · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2012, 07:29:33 PM »

X is used to indicate the strength of the beer.

One (X) - Blacksmith may miss anvil occasionally
Two (XX) - Blacksmith may hit wrong end of anvil occasionally
Three (XXX) - Cat had better hide.

skipskip · « **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2012, 07:55:21 PM »

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Quote from: rusty on September 19, 2012, 07:29:33 PM

X is used to indicate the strength of the beer.

One (X) - Blacksmith may miss anvil occasionally
Two (XX) - Blacksmith may hit wrong end of anvil occasionally
Three (XXX) - Cat had better hide.

rusty · « **Reply #3 on:** September 19, 2012, 08:07:44 PM »

Sorry, I couldn't resist...

anglesmith · « **Reply #4 on:** September 20, 2012, 03:32:51 AM »

We actually have Beer Called XXXX here in OZ! But that's not what you want to know is it Skip!
Graeme

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