I once worked in the aftermarket autosound industry, where springy, one-sided "blind nuts" were used to mount speakers in places you couldn't see. They were supposed to catch on the lip of the speaker frame to keep from spinning, but it was easy to misalign them when you couldn't see what you were doing, so they'd spin, creating a significant hazard to fingers.
They were also called "Jesus nuts" by my coworkers, probably named in a spontaneously outburst by some guy who was about to need a tetanus shot. 73, Paul, AE4KR ----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck Kelsey To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 2:47 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola style Rack "Clip Nuts" I agree with Skip. I always considered Tinnerman nuts as a one-sided unit, often used a few years back in the automotive industry. They also called them speed nuts. Chuck WB2EDV ----- Original Message ----- From: "skipp025" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 4:35 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola style Rack "Clip Nuts" > >> Have a look (obviously the stainless one is on the right): > >> http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/clips.jpg > > I've not heard this model "U", "C", "Clip" Nut ever called > a Tinnerman, but McMaster-Carr sells it as a Clip-Nut. As > a general rule I believe Tinnerman Nuts are normally one > sided. > > I call it a U-Style Clip-Nut and they are obviously available > in many flavors. > > http://www.mcmaster.com/#clip-on-nuts/=8hn41l > > It's McMaster-Carr so hold on to your wallet... but they do have > everything. And they won't send out a Paper Catalog unless you > have a previously verified connection with some higher authority. > So use their fairly decent on-line catalog... They also deserve > credit for super fast shipping. > > cheers, > s. > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3083 - Release Date: 08/20/10 02:35:00
