What is the name of this type of nut?

How about 'acorn nut?'

Good question. If it's unnamed, I nominate 'snowman hole.' That's as descriptive as any.

Hth, Fred Klingener

I would call it a slip-joint, since the pliers are sometimes referred to as slip-joint pliers. If the snowman pattern is replicated, the resulting pliers are called water-pump pliers or Channellocks. It would still be a slip-joint, since it allows the jaws of the pliers to enlarge while keeping the handles parallel.

acorn nut. hanger bolt.

slip joint.

Gak. Channellock is a brand name. They make many different styles of pliers/cutters including "slip joint" and "tongue and groove" pliers.

Regards,

Robin

"Thomas Kendrick" wrote: I would call it a slip-joint, (clip) ^^^^^^^^^^^ That is very descriptive of the way mine usually work--when I squeeze the pliers, the joint slips.

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 07:37:44 -0500, Thomas Kendrick vaguely proposed a theory ......and in reply I say!:

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PMFJI

I had a set of cheapo "vice grips" that had a slip joint. They would open to maybe 4"-5" at max slip.

I have never seen a quality set, and these, although a good idea, were not well made. Does anyone know where they can be had?

I have surfed around and asked at shops, but not seen any.

Any help appreciated.

Acorn nut.

ooooh...got me there....

Gunner

That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there. - George Orwell

"Ouch" The knuckle-buster hole. Those old-style water-pump and slip-joint pliers are notorious for slipping just as you're getting enough force put on your part. There's a reason Channelocks were invented. I've got a number of old slip-joint pliers I've inherited, they'll be staying in the tool box where they've resided for the last 50 years.

Stan

On Mon, 28 Jun 2004 09:41:29 -0400, Ned Simmons vaguely proposed a theory ......and in reply I say!:

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Sorry. I may have misnamed them. That item at that location is avialable everywhere, and I would have deserved a raspberry for not finding one.

The "vice grip" locks in place, and is released by pulling a lever near the main handle. the one I am after has the "ladder" that the site below shows, as well.

Could never bring myself to invest in tools made of laminates and rivets Gerry :-)} London, Canada

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That looks as close as I have seen to what I am after. Thanks.

Expensive! We pay Aud$50, 60, 70 (US$35 -50) for the "true" 8" Vice Grips over here!

I have one - the laminates are tool steel. The teeth bite into the work so I generally don't use them unless I don't care or need the extra bite.

I think one Christmas they - a pair - showed up. Such is life. I trained better half and Son to buy in working pairs or usable sets.

Now my wife has my spare set of welding gloves - Yes my Tilmans in the kitchen. She loves them for getting into the oven to get out big pans or little ones deep inside. The large cuffs protect her up to the elbow!

Martin

Great for making round nuts. Gerry :-)} London, Canada

On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 05:13:49 GMT, Gerald Miller vaguely proposed a theory ......and in reply I say!:

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Well they (or ones ike them) have pulled mine out the fire a few times...

On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 04:26:20 GMT, "Martin H. Eastburn" vaguely proposed a theory ......and in reply I say!:

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Funny I should mention getting things out of fires....