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231352 Brian Rytel <brian.rytel@g...> 2012‑06‑28 Re: When one nib isn't enough.
Can we adopt a new phrase: Don't open that "can of nibs".

Brian J.M. Rytel brian.rytel@g...

On Thu, Jun 28, 2012 at 2:11 PM, Mick Dowling
 wrote:
> 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:
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>> ----- 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. =A0The double nib would be twice as
>> effective as a single nib would be - for its primary purpose. =A0Now,
>> 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. =A0I
>> seem to remember that nibs were discussed at least once before.
>>
>> Frank Sronce (Fort Worth Armadillo Works)
>>
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