WOODWORKING QUIZ 25th January 2005

[NotRalph]

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.

[Groggy]

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"

[NotRalph]

In that case I need 3 answers

[Groggy]

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

[bitingmidge]

I thought Astragal was Astro Boys girlfriend!!

:eek: :eek: :eek:

P
:D

[NotRalph]

More please.

Mr. Midge, I knew it would be you!

[Termite]

The bracket that holds gutter on to the eaves.

[bitingmidge]

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.

P :D

[Groggy]

More please.

Mr. Midge, I knew it would be you!
(rubs eyes)

More? You want MORE? Oliver, is that you?

(thinks)

Well, ummm, the ancient Aegeans used the term astragal for the knucklebone...

[numbat]

Mr Google says http://homepage.mac.com/galoot_9/astragal.html

Cheers

[NotRalph]

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.