Archital Luxfer Pivot Handle

Another job just finished.

The task was to create a conversion plate for a handle
that is still avalailable, to fit as per the original, which
has been obsolete for many years.

It has been tried out on site and works a treat.

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Premier Kawneer Catch

This one is now all done. 
I think they look quite the part, now that they are anodised.

The customer was very pleased and has given us a few more things 
to help him with.

Result!

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Steel Door Handles, Folding Openers, DeVac clips and Wellington Handles.

 

Some very nice handles for Steel Doors - Smith Wallis 486/435.

Some Std Folding Openers, in Ano Gold.

These are Donkey's Years old!!

Old Wellington Window Handles, with EJMA keeps

And finally, some clips for a customer using overhead Block and Tackle Balances.

These convert the old type anchor to the new one, saving a lot of messing around.

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Kawneer Catch update

Quick update on the progress of the fitch catch replacement,
that was used on Kawneer Vertical Sashes.

So far, so good.
Off to the anodisers and then assembly.

Finished item next time.

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Aladdin's Cave of window parts.

Quick and simple post today.

Lots of rare and unusual parts for windows.

A picture tells a thousand words!!

We have been digging up some real gems.

Off now to do some more digging!!

Brass Thumbturns and Kawneer catch.

Another brass job - some thumbturns for 1940's/1950's slide stays.

This is one that I have been meaning to do for a long time.
This fitch catch was used on Kawneer sashes, the Alderley, I believe
and it engaged into what must be, the world's strongest fitch catch keep!
The keeps would never fail but the catches are now starting to show their
age, a little
So, using the same assembly details as another catch we do, this is the
next on the list.

I will come back next time, with details of the machined parts.

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Break Glass Unit.

This is something a bit different!

I made this about 15 years ago, for a job that I believe was at 
The London School of Music.

They were having Secondary Glazing fitted, for acoustic purposes
and didn't want the panels to ever be opened - only for cleaning
or in the event of a fire - hence the Break Glass feature.

The panel would be closed, the centre pin depressed and the safety
pin engaged.
The glass would then be slid in and secured with the fixings at the
ends and then the safety pin would be removed.

To open for cleaning - Safety pin in, remove one of the fixings, slide
out the glass, press on the head of the locking pin and release the safety 
pin, the locking pin comes out.
In the event of fire - wallop the glass with the small hammer chained
close by and the pin comes flying out. 
Instant release.  

I used to use this as a Party Piece at Exhibitions.
Something a bit unusual! 

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