Andrew Denny Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 Is there a glossary or listing of canal/lock technical definitions somewhere? Defining parts like 'wing wall', 'pintle', 'collar' etc Ideally with illustrations, but not essential. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendorr Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 Not sure exactly what you're after, but if you do a search for 'canal lock parts diagram' on Google images, I'm sure you will find something to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 @Andrew DennyFrom The illustrated history of Canal & River Navigations by Edward Paget-Tomlinson, page 53. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Denny Posted October 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 Ah, *that's* the one I need, many thanks! There are others that respond to a search for 'canal lock parts diagram' but those are really for beginners. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Denny Posted October 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 Many thanks. Looks like Paget Tomlinson is my best bet. A google search didn't turn up much, tbh, most of them were for beginners or for boaters. I was looking for a full technical listing of parts. I had a tour of Stanley Ferry workshops & now I'm writing a piece about it, but I forgot to ask them for a listing when I was there, and won't get to ask them until Monday. Thanks for all suggestions, kindly received. Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 Don't forget the " babby". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Denny Posted October 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 What's the babby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 16 minutes ago, Andrew Denny said: What's the babby? The "bumper" at the top end of the lock below the gate. That may be a local name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 Interesting that the drawing refers to the buttress supporting the lock wall as a "counter sort" (two words). I would have expected "counterfort" (one word). Is that perhaps a local variation, a change in language since Rennie's time, or a direct transcription error? Collins Dictionary definition: counterfort in British English (ˈkaʊntəˌfɔːt ) NOUN civil engineering a strengthening buttress at right angles to a retaining wall, bonded to it to prevent overturning or to increase its bending strength counterfort in American English (ˈkauntərˌfɔrt, -ˌfourt) NOUN 1. a buttress, esp. one for strengthening a basement wall against the pressure of earth 2. a cantilevered weight, as in a retaining wall, having the form of a pier built on the side of the material to be retained Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Tracy D'arth said: The "bumper" at the top end of the lock below the gate. That may be a local name. Definitly used on the Oxford canal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 18 hours ago, Tracy D'arth said: Don't forget the " babby". And, don't throw it out with the 'dishwater' ................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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