tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087283544997030082.post7675250944718602467..comments2024-02-14T20:17:15.115+00:00Comments on Chertsey: Hooked!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01759448161130667128noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087283544997030082.post-55455821033303902802010-09-04T07:32:40.069+01:002010-09-04T07:32:40.069+01:00Thanks Blossom for the additional detail re normal...Thanks Blossom for the additional detail re normal design & build. Clearly the designer and I share the same opinion about the disaster of the hook falling off when put under strain.<br />Peace of mind is worth spending money on. If all it takes is a '6ft pole with a steel hook', then that is probably a price worth paying :-)Davidssnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087283544997030082.post-5599081137023053652010-09-03T18:29:47.727+01:002010-09-03T18:29:47.727+01:00As far as the head on a shunter's pole, or a &...As far as the head on a shunter's pole, or a 'pigs tail' as they are also known, I have never known one be held on with a screw or even multiple screws, but in fact are held onto the shaft by means of a steel rivet about a 1/4" diameter. a hole is drilled right through the ash shaft then the rivet passed through from the blade side of the head, then a washer about 3/8" diameter with a 1/4" hole is put over the projecting end of the rivet on the ash shaft side, and it is riveted over. Some of them also have a second rivet about half way down the tapered section of the head going through from side to side at 90 degrees to the other one.I have never known one come off, in fact there a bugger to get off even when you want them to. Myself, I don't know what the fuss is all about, the B.C.N is no worse than any other canal for picking up a bladefull (ha ha) it just happens more often!Blossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926264556165848005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087283544997030082.post-16550406140139569292010-09-03T11:34:17.595+01:002010-09-03T11:34:17.595+01:00Looking at the catalogue, only one screw hole is v...Looking at the catalogue, only one screw hole is visible, for the screw or pin securing the hook to the shaft.<br /><br />Based on my experience in using a shafted tool for pulling, I suggest you add additional 'screws' to resist the twisting and pulling forces the hook will encounter in its prop clearing role. At some stage you, or some other user, will put a tremendous combined pull & twist load into the hook. The very last thing you want is for the head to separate from the shaft in those circumstances. Everyone else will laugh at the resulting acrobatic manoeuvre, but it won't be funny for the user, and could be dangerous.<br /><br />I thought, from your report, that Blossom was describing the sort of double helix associated with drain clearing rods, especially as these are made for pulling. However, the Shunters Hook does seem to be more in period with Chertsey.<br /><br />Good Luck.Davidssnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087283544997030082.post-78173340283769868192010-09-03T08:33:05.767+01:002010-09-03T08:33:05.767+01:00I'm looking forward to your reports of using t...I'm looking forward to your reports of using the new implement!Martinnoreply@blogger.com