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Supporting => Engine Ancillaries => Topic started by: scc on June 13, 2016, 10:16:37 PM

Title: "Dutchman"
Post by: scc on June 13, 2016, 10:16:37 PM
I recently posted on my Burrell 4" SCC thread (vehicles and models) a comment about fitting small pins under the heads of clevis pins to stop them rotating. I have always been told they are called "Dutchmen". I asked on the thread if anyone knew of the origin of this seemingly odd name. As I have had minimal response I thought I would try again in this section.                  Answers on a postcard............................ Terry
Title: Re: "Dutchman"
Post by: Jasonb on June 14, 2016, 07:37:34 AM
I have not heard the term used for these pins before. Have heard Dutchmen used in woodworking where they can be used to tie two halves of a split piece of timber together and stop them spreading.
Title: Re: "Dutchman"
Post by: DTR on June 14, 2016, 08:28:32 AM

I have not heard the term used for these pins before. Have heard Dutchmen used in woodworking where they can be used to tie two halves of a split piece of timber together and stop them spreading.

In woodworking a Dutchman is normally just a piece of timber that is let in to replace a defect or damage. When it is used to stabilise a split, it's known as a butterfly due to the shape :)

Back on topic, that looks like a neat idea
Title: Re: "Dutchman"
Post by: Maryak on June 15, 2016, 02:00:02 AM
I always thought they were known as keeps, lugs or locators. I too had not heard the term Dutchman.

Regards
Bob
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