Model Engine Maker
Supporting => Engine Ancillaries => Topic started by: scc on June 13, 2016, 10:16:37 PM
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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
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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.
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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
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I always thought they were known as keeps, lugs or locators. I too had not heard the term Dutchman.
Regards
Bob