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231346 Mick Dowling <spacelysprocket@b...> 2012‑06‑29 Re: When one nib isn't enough.
Frank

Twice as decorative.

Thought this subject might get a few nibbles.

Mick Dowling
Melbourne
Member, Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc.

On 28/06/12 9:42 PM, "Frank Sronce"  wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mick Dowling" 
> 
>> GGs
>> 
>> Sometimes one nib clearly wasn't enough.
>> 
>> http://www.jimbodetools.com/Beyond-Belief-SORBY-London-Spring-Quadruple-Meda
>> llion-Double-Nib-28-Inch-Hand-Saw-p25797.html
>> 
>> Now why would you need 2?
> 
> Mick,
> 
> I would think it is obvious.  The double nib would be twice as effective
> as a single nib would be - for its primary purpose.  Now, if I could
> just remember what the primary purpose of the nib was.
> 
> I'm sure I could find out if I had time to look in the archives.  I seem
> to remember that nibs were discussed at least once before.
> 
> Frank Sronce (Fort Worth Armadillo Works)
> 

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