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Brass Lock Hole

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Brass Lock Hole

Postby Rikeshar » 7 Oct 2004 14:24

I was wondering what this little hole above the plug on the brass locks is for? Or just what it is for that matter.

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Postby poisoned » 7 Oct 2004 14:52

It's a drainage hole..
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Postby hung82000 » 7 Oct 2004 14:53

The general consensus is that it's for both drainage and lubrication.
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Postby Rikeshar » 7 Oct 2004 14:53

Ah, thanks
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Postby skold » 8 Oct 2004 0:21

In Australia they are named weep holes
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