A dutchman, or in some uses graving piece, is a matching piece of good material used to replace a relatively small damaged area that has been cut out of a larger item, to avoid having to replace the entire item; or, any of various techniques for accomplishing such a repair.
They coined the term “dutchman” to refer to the act of covering up sloppy workmanship, whether with a plaster veneer or a wooden patch. After a while, though, even the nativist English realized that wattle and daub was a huge hassle and the new technique was faster, cheaper AND allowed for more decorative detail.
a native or inhabitant of the Netherlands.
A piece of pipe that has been twisted off inside a female connection; or a short section of material, such as belting or pipe, used to lengthen existing equipment.
Dutchman. A short section of belt, usually less than 2-3 times the belt width in length, which is patched into a conveyor belt using fasteners to accommodate minor variations in belt length. Sometimes referred to as a Saddle.
Masonry. In stone masonry, a Dutchman is an inset selectively replacing only the fault in a stone with new stone material, usually matching adjacent material as closely as possible.
Therefore, we recommend that the dutchman's length be at least 1.5-2x the circumference of the largest pulley. With that being said, here are the steps to creating a dutchman splice. Measure the circumference of the largest pulley. Multiply that number by 1.5 or 2.
It has been used to treat toothache by placing bits of bruised root in hollow teeth. An extract of the root has been drunk to relieve stomach pains, and the boiled root, or a decoction of the whole plant, has been used to treat fevers. It must be used with caution, as it is irritating in large doses.
A dutchman was the term for an adapter, usually about 10" high, with a flange on one end to match the mast, and a flange on the upper end to match whatever special antenna was being installed for that particular mission.
A Dutchman occurs when either the horizontal or sloping cut extend past each other. This results in an “undercut within an undercut” that closes before the tree is committed to the undercut causing the holding wood behind it to break prematurely.
The Flying Dutchman was an infamous supernatural ghost ship. Originally, the Dutchman held the sacred task of collecting all the poor souls who died at sea and ferrying them to the afterlife. During the Golden Age of Piracy, the Dutchman would become a ship feared by many across the seven seas.
synonyms: Hollander, Netherlander. European.
(US) A male Pennsylvania German. (archaic or dated) A male German. (South Africa, derogatory) A male white Afrikaner. (nautical) Ellipsis of Flying Dutchman.: a ghost ship.
ˈdəch-mən. 1. : a person born or living in the Netherlands. 2. : a person of Dutch ancestry.
A Dutchman patch is a custom-cut piece of wood used to replace a damaged section of a larger wooden structure. For door repair, it involves removing the damaged area around a doorknob hole and inserting a new piece of wood that matches the door's material and grain pattern.
The mine was named after an old prospector mistakenly called the “Old Dutchman.” Jacob Waltz allegedly discovered a rich vein of gold in the Superstition Mountain region east of Phoenix. Hermann Petrasch was probably one of the most persistent seekers of Jacob Waltz's gold.
There are also several types of raised face flanges, each designed for specific applications and operating conditions. The three more common types of raised face flanges are weld neck, slip-on, and blind flanges.
: a piece of wood for insertion in a plank of a ship to replace a defective part.
I-joists are comprised of top and bottom flanges, which resist bending, united with webs, which provide outstanding shear resistance. The flange material is typically laminated veneer lumber (LVL) or solid sawn lumber, and the web is made with plywood or OSB.
Like the giant Titan Arum, the flowers smell like rotting flesh. And like the arum, they attract flies. The Dutchman's Pipe, however, has an extra trick up its sleeve. The inside of the flower is covered in stiff hairs that capture the insect unless it leaves a load of pollen.
ABS: Short for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, this sturdy plastic was one of the first plastics used for residential plumbing. ABS pipes are always black and tend to be softer than PVC. They are mainly used for vent and drain lines, along with other outdoor underground uses where cold temperatures are common.
Something truly unique. The Zeppelin is handcfrated replica of a pipe from the roaring twenties, when the airships that roamed the sky were the pinnacle of modernity. The pipe comes in a handy leather case and tips for usage. Mouthpiece: acrylic black.
The most common way to install a conveyor belt on a frame is through lacing. Conveyor belt lacing works on a zipper principle. Clips, bolts, plates, hinges, or spirals made of metal or plastic are attached to both sides of separate conveyor belt segments.
Generally, it is recommended to have either one foot of chain for each foot of boat length, or to have one pound of chain for each pound of anchor length. Which ever method you choose, having more chain than necessary is never a bad idea.
The anchor must be fitted with at least 15, 30 or 50 m of cable, rope or chain in any combination depending on the length of your boat. Your anchor can be used during an engine failure emergency, or during bad weather to keep you from drifting towards obstacles.