It's a Wing Nut, but Big!

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by wlwhittier, Aug 8, 2026.

  1. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    The frame is malleable cast iron, ~5" across the wings; the square steel nut is 1 1/8" across the flats, cut with 3/4"-NC threads. Weight is 12 1/2 ounces. I don't have a clue what its design purpose may have been...but I think it has some age to it. Nary a mark to be found on it...Thanks for lookin'!

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    wlwhittier, Aug 8, 2026
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    it's grand !
     
    komokwa, Aug 9, 2026
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  3. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    The two-piece construction is unique. I'm only finding single cast construction used with concrete forms.
     
    Roaring20s, Aug 9, 2026
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  4. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Very cool-Your array of 'wing dings' is amazing ! Your shop is full of Captain Nemo's prototypes.
     
    bosko69, Aug 9, 2026
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Wonderful construction. I wonder if the wing part was added because the nut had to be tightened or loosened regularly?
     
    Any Jewelry, Aug 9, 2026
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  6. ola402

    ola402 Well-Known Member

    If there's no practical use for it now, it would make a great decor item or perhaps a PW. It has a great presence and makes you want to pick it up and take a look.
     
    ola402, Aug 9, 2026
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  7. ola402

    ola402 Well-Known Member

    Yes, great observation!
     
    ola402, Aug 9, 2026
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  8. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Whit- You're a true Steampunk pioneer. Your array of industrial mystery treasures could be the basis for a quiz show.
     
    bosko69, Aug 9, 2026
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  9. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    sabre123, Aug 10, 2026
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  10. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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  11. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Huh...but somehow, nothing really surprises anymore.
     
    wlwhittier, Aug 10, 2026
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