KEYLESS LAMPHOLDER?
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Re: KEYLESS LAMPHOLDER?
It's a lampholder or it's a keyless lampholder.
Keyless indicates it does not have a built in switch.
If you look at very antique brass lampholders the switch on them looked very much like a key. It is strictly a guess of mine that this is where the term 'keyless' came from.
Bob
I don't think we do.
It's a lampholder or it's a keyless lampholder.
Keyless indicates it does not have a built in switch.
If you look at very antique brass lampholders the switch on them looked very much like a key. It is strictly a guess of mine that this is where the term 'keyless' came from.
Bob
gary
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Re: KEYLESS LAMPHOLDER?
KEYhole screw holes + LESS effort to install.
(I'm gussing)
KEYhole screw holes + LESS effort to install.
(I'm gussing)
al hildenbrand
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Re: KEYLESS LAMPHOLDER?
The Leviton Glossary of Electrical Terms under the section titled "Lampholder" offers this:
The Leviton Glossary of Electrical Terms under the section titled "Lampholder" offers this:
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While we are on the subject, why are all the pull chain lampholders on the market today designed for ceiling mount only? If you try to wall mount them, the chain binds on the side of the hole and they don't last very long. I've seen some older ones where there was a smooth groove for the chain to ride in when wall mounted.
While we are on the subject, why are all the pull chain lampholders on the market today designed for ceiling mount only? If you try to wall mount them, the chain binds on the side of the hole and they don't last very long. I've seen some older ones where there was a smooth groove for the chain to ride in when wall mounted.
davedottcom
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Dunno Monkey! They just don't make em like they used to!
why do somepeople call a drywall saw a "key-hole saw"?
Dunno Monkey! They just don't make em like they used to!
why do somepeople call a drywall saw a "key-hole saw"?
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Re: KEYLESS LAMPHOLDER?
My guess: Because the phrase was used long before drywall was invented, when walls were made of wood and plaster. You would use the tool for cutting holes in doors, so that the opening and locking mechanism could be installed.
davedottcom
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I'm not buying that CharlieB!
Back then doors were also solid!... I don't think my drywall-saw/key-hole-saw would stand a chance!
I'm lucky if mine cuts through the hardened spackle!!!
I'm not buying that CharlieB!
Back then doors were also solid!... I don't think my drywall-saw/key-hole-saw would stand a chance!
I'm lucky if mine cuts through the hardened spackle!!!
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Re: KEYLESS LAMPHOLDER?
A drywall saw would not cut wood, a 'true' key hole saw will cut wood.
A keyhole drywall saw just shares the same shape as the old wood cutting keyhole saws.
A drywall saw would not cut wood, a 'true' key hole saw will cut wood.
A keyhole drywall saw just shares the same shape as the old wood cutting keyhole saws.
LarryFine
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Re: KEYLESS LAMPHOLDER?
Maybe the term refers the shape of the hole after the pilot hole is drilled and the cut is started.
Maybe the term refers the shape of the hole after the pilot hole is drilled and the cut is started.
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