Thread: WOODWORKING QUIZ 25th January 2005

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"

In that case I need 3 answers

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

I thought Astragal was Astro Boys girlfriend!!

:eek: :eek: :eek:

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More please.

Mr. Midge, I knew it would be you!

The bracket that holds gutter on to the eaves.

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.

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Originally Posted by NotRalph

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...

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

Cheers

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.