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I've been educating myself on the internet. A Warren Truss bridge. Funnily enough I see this design every day because the horizontal load-bearing arm on tower cranes utilise the same construction for high strength to weight ratio, and there are many tower cranes here. You learn something new every day!
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You've got it right China. Now you know you'll see the design principle used in all sorts of things because weight for weight it can carry the most load.

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Try this one. What's going on and where?
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No offers? Clue.... count the number of coffins.
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A Warren truss bridge? (He says, after dipping into his `A Span of Bridges'). :smile:
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Stanley wrote: ↑05 Aug 2021, 03:18 No offers? Clue.... count the number of coffins.
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Good call Kev.
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"A Warren truss bridge? (He says, after dipping into his `A Span of Bridges')"
Just the place Peter. One of my favourite books.
Well done Kev, spot on. Once again I thought the swastikas would muddy the water....
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Stanley wrote: ↑06 Aug 2021, 02:48 "A Warren truss bridge? (He says, after dipping into his `A Span of Bridges')"
Just the place Peter. One of my favourite books.
I have to thank you for bringing it to my attention years ago. A wonderful book! :good:
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Does this image look familiar? If so, why?
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Was it Players cigarettes?
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I reckon you're bob on there Gloria
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Well done, straight in and correct!
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What is it?
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Is it for adhesive grout preparation when tiling?

Adjustable as well.
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Sorry Ian, but no.
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It's a starting gate for worm racing! :smile:
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Something to do with separating lengths of cotton or wool.
Would love to see a worm race 😊
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Is it for combing something?
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Fellmonger tool ? Don't know why I'm saying this.
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Is it food related?
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Ah.... It sounds as though Kev is getting warm. Take that one forward a bit Kev, you're getting very warm.
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Spaghetti / Pasta separater ?
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Stanley wrote: ↑07 Aug 2021, 10:58 Ah.... It sounds as though Kev is getting warm. Take that one forward a bit Kev, you're getting very warm.
Looks like lots of little knives. Meat tenderiser?
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Spot on Kev. An antique meat tenderiser.

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