Outage Buckles lets see them

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When I was in the utility plant they always made outage  buckles from SS tube and filler . Here are two I collected . Attached Images
Reply:making buckles is kind of a tradition in the place i work at also. these are made from broken keys and some stainless scrap. Attached Imagesi.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Those are nice. I did a double take at the one that says San Antonio because I know you are in NY. GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Originally Posted by GravelThose are nice. I did a double take at the one that says San Antonio because I know you are in NY.
Reply:Originally Posted by docweldergravel; idk why but many companies specializing in detention hardware are located in the lone star state.
Reply:Originally Posted by GravelHmmm, not sure why that would be.  We're not shy about executing the worst of society either.
Reply:Yea DOC, I spent 5 yrs at Indian Point 1&2 , That reminds me I have another buckle  with a picture of the power plant on it  some place.
Reply:gxbx; i don't mean to hi-jack your thread. i kinda like the one with the star- maybe you'd be interested in a buckle swap?i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Originally Posted by docwelderthat's no bs pardner. i hear tell the entrance to the death house has got an escalator to accommodate the crowd of customers.
Reply:i'm guessing that bordering rope effect is made by twisting and flattening filler wire. looks real good.i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Ok, I'm confused.  What is an outage buckle?
Reply:Googled an "outage buckle" with no success. What is it for? Someone lose their electric and commemorates the date? "Coming out" buckle? Inquiring minds want to now?
Reply:Must be a Texas thing.
Reply:I'll explain when large power plant outages (maintenance) or construction where you have many welders and fitters millwrights etc different welding groups make buckles  . Lay up a pattern weld face  slice off 3/8" weld new face , etc  they sometimes have apprentices or 2nd yrs journeyman welding them up for experience  I'll bet that big plant under construction in Ga has made several different ones. I don't think pipe liners make them ,I mean who could wear a 36" dia. buckle. gxbxc
Reply:gxbxc . . . Thanx for the technical/trade clarity, and . . .I haven't laughed in a long time - you made me giggle.Opus.Last edited by OPUS FERRO; 10-12-2014 at 12:38 AM.Reason: . . . clarification . . .
Reply:Originally Posted by docweldergravel; idk why but many companies specializing in detention hardware are located in the lone star state.
Reply:Originally Posted by mcostello... "Coming out" buckle? ...
Reply:Originally Posted by OldendumThere came a point in time where they couldn't just shoot 'em or hang 'em from the nearest tree.  So they had to find another line of work.