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13th Feb 2017, 11:58 pm | #1 |
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What is this?
I seems to be some sort of heater, but for what? The Cloth seems to clamp something to the aluminium heater.
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14th Feb 2017, 12:02 am | #2 |
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Re: What this?
Photo print dryer ?
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14th Feb 2017, 12:30 am | #3 |
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Re: What is this?
It's got a nice plug on it what ever it is
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14th Feb 2017, 12:47 am | #4 |
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Re: What is this?
It's a photographic print glazer. Back in the day when we developed films and prints with wet chemistry, so-called "glossy" photographic paper wasn't, if you just allowed it to air dry. So you squeegeed the print on to the polished stainless steel surface of the glazer, clamped it into position with the fabric cover, and applied some heat. If everything went well, you ended up with a nice high-gloss print.
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14th Feb 2017, 10:29 am | #5 |
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Re: What is this?
Thank you Goldie & Tom, I knew some one would know. I thought a dryer for socks, hankies, stockings or maps.
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14th Feb 2017, 10:58 am | #6 |
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Re: What is this?
A CLIX plug, at a guess.
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14th Feb 2017, 1:23 pm | #7 |
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Re: What is this?
I have a similar single-sided, somewhat larger, version that you use with a separate chromium plated steel sheet that I found I could run through the power mangle of my mother's washing machine to expel air bubbles far more effectively than doing it by hand. I recently used it (minus the chrome sheet) to dry some end papers that I had made for my bookbinding evening class.
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14th Feb 2017, 2:24 pm | #8 |
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Re: What is this?
I am a bit disappointed that it is photographic related, I am trying to put together a collection of early electrical Household articles. for a display I am planning.
Brigham, Yes it is indeed a "CLIX" plug, well spotted, for those not in the know, the fuse can be changed in seconds with the help of a small coin. I can start a new thread if anyone is interested. John. |
14th Feb 2017, 2:34 pm | #9 |
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Re: What is this?
There used to be a thread for 13A plugs...
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14th Feb 2017, 2:54 pm | #10 |
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Re: What is this?
I just "Search this Website" 13a plugs. #27 Ukcol has beaten me to it. The thread is now closed but has over 200 posts.
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14th Feb 2017, 5:42 pm | #11 | |
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14th Feb 2017, 6:21 pm | #12 | |
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18th Feb 2017, 10:36 am | #13 |
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Re: What is this?
I was rather hoping it was going to be an early Breville toaster!!
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18th Feb 2017, 2:25 pm | #14 |
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Re: What is this?
Me as well, a must have of the 20s, rather than a hobby device.
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