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Good Day astute and amusing woodworkers. A bit of a double edged one today because I want two answers please.
What is an ASTRAGAL?
I am sorry but I shall be away for a couple of days due to the warmth of the weather, the Australia day holiday and the need to soak my feet in the briny.
I trust you will all enjoy the celebration of our nation in safety.
1. An astragal is what is usually termed a 'half round' profile. It is accompanied by a narrow fillet on either side
2. A piece attached to paired doors where their edges meet to act (usually) as a weather seal. Sometimes it is there to block light, smoke or flame. If they overlap it is called a "split-astragal"
In that case I need 3 answers
I know you said you only wanted two answers, but I'd like to go for the bonus points:
3. Would you believe muntins, or sash bars, are also called astragals?
4. there is a bone in the ankle that is also an astragal
I thought Astragal was Astro Boys girlfriend!!
:eek: :eek: :eek:
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:D
More please.
Mr. Midge, I knew it would be you!
The bracket that holds gutter on to the eaves.
It's also a brand name for a particular type of double coated zinc on metalwork;
There's your standard gal,
and for a bit more money, you can have Astragal.
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(rubs eyes)Quote:
Originally Posted by NotRalph
More? You want MORE? Oliver, is that you?
(thinks)
Well, ummm, the ancient Aegeans used the term astragal for the knucklebone...
Mr Google says http://homepage.mac.com/galoot_9/astragal.html
Cheers
I hereby concede defeat. You are a most astute bunch of chaps whoi shall never cease to amaze!
I give you all the nod except for the unfortunate Mr Midge who gets a shake of the head and a roll of the eyes
Thank you all.