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AKA: TORX Head, Star Head, Star drive
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Additional Information: Hex means 6 and lobular or lobe means a rounded projection. Torx is not an acronym.
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AKA: TORX Head, Star Head, Star drive
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Additional Information: Hex means 6 and lobular or lobe means a rounded projection. Torx is not an acronym.
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Additional Information: Two wings attached to a nut allow for relatively easy adjustment on a thread. The thumb, index and middle finger engage the wings and force is applied in the direction of desired tightness. Design is a factor with regards to comfort. The example has large elevated wings that thoughtfully accommodate fingers.
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AKA: 1 -3/8 Cupped head, smooth shank, phosphate coated drywall nail
Additional Information: A phosphate coating provides corrosion resistance and some holding capacity. A cupped head nail is easy to countersink and fill.
Relative Link: Phosphate Coating: Zinc, Iron or Manganese Phosphate
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AKA: Foundation Bolt, Hold Down Bolt
Location: Lewes, Delaware
Additional Information: Anchor Bolts securely attach objects to concrete. Our example shows a treated sill affixed to a block foundation.
Relative Link: Report on laboratory testing of anchor bolts connecting wood sill plates to concrete with minimum edge distances
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AKA: Barbed Copper Roofing Nail
Additional Information: Heavy gauge copper and a wide flat head make the slating nail ideal for fastening long lasting slate shingles.
Relative Link: Roofing With Slate
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Although the name is "Barry's Big Blog of Building" this is not a big blog of Barry's buildings. Rather it is an attempt on my part to photograph and accurately identify all of the aspects of construction I can.
The blog was created to help me learn about building types, parts and elements. No attempt will be made to identify any individual builder, designer or worker. Instead, this blog will represent the collective knowledge of laborers, trades people and designers alike.
Now, to do this right I will most certainly need your input. If you believe I have mislabeled something or if you know of another name for a featured element than please let me know in the comments. If it becomes plain that I am out and out wrong about the name of something than the post will be removed.
Finally, I'll say that a post will consist of one picture and be given only one label. The label will be chosen based upon post title and what I intended to convey. I will repeat elements as often as new, old and interesting examples are found. Sometimes I will rename them to reflect different characteristics. Rather than return to old posts to add to alternate name lists I will simply let the A.K.A's of aspects expand as new examples are added. Keywords will be included with each post to make the blog more searchable.
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