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N Cook

Jan 1, 1970
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Not just VCR presumably but this mechanism is in a VCR.
A plastic latch mechanism on the end of some slide bars that is delatched
when a motor is spun up with a small "star" cog on the shaft, latch engages
region of "star" when not spinning.
While at it I ask every now and then if anyone knows of
a UK/USA tool terminology translation file
Allen key / hex key
spanner / wrench
mole grips / lock jaw pliers etc
 
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Jumpster Jiver

Jan 1, 1970
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N said:
Not just VCR presumably but this mechanism is in a VCR.
A plastic latch mechanism on the end of some slide bars that is delatched
when a motor is spun up with a small "star" cog on the shaft, latch engages
region of "star" when not spinning.
While at it I ask every now and then if anyone knows of
a UK/USA tool terminology translation file
Allen key / hex key
spanner / wrench
mole grips / lock jaw pliers etc
I think each manufacturer has a different name for the same parts sometimes.
Some manufacturers might call a certain part a gear while others will
call it an idler. Some will call a part a brake while another might
call it a felt pad...etc.
 
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Michael Kennedy

Jan 1, 1970
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mole grips / lock jaw pliers etc / Vice Grips ?
 
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N Cook

Jan 1, 1970
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Michael Kennedy said:
mole grips / lock jaw pliers etc / Vice Grips ?

What are Stilsons or Gilbows or other trade name tools called in USA. ?
Other than sexually explicit nicknames are Hellerman pliers called the same
in USA ?
 
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sofie

Jan 1, 1970
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N Cook said:
What are Stilsons or Gilbows or other trade name tools called in USA. ?
Other than sexually explicit nicknames are Hellerman pliers called the same
in USA ?
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Gilbows = tinsnips
Stilsons = pipewrench
 
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Michael Kennedy

Jan 1, 1970
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wow. I would have never guessed either of those.. Those european names dont
give themselves away.
 
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N Cook

Jan 1, 1970
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N Cook said:
Gilbows tinsnips Stilsons pipewrench
Putting such sets of words in a search engine never turns up a "translation"
file
But always putting such themed words as
bumper fender hood bonnet pavement sidewalk
turns up dozens like
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hall/8701/mine/english.htm

As its the second or third time I've asked here and search engine checked
and found nothing, i think i'll start such a file.
Does anyone else have any USA/UK paired tool names including
elecrixcal/electronic test gear terms ?
eg I've no idea if the term as using "an Avo" means anything across the pond
 
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