What is this German book about

by **pickmonger** » 27 Oct 2006 7:51

I saw a copy of this book on a book site, but the translation tools at Bablefish et al do not give a very usefull translation.

I know it has something to do with locksmithing, but anymore info would be appreciated.

I thought it appropriate that the authors name was Pickshaus, writting locksmith materials.

by **Keyring** » 27 Oct 2006 9:33

Locks and Fittings
Basic Technology

Knowledge about Merchandise for Specialised Trades.

(Looks pretty boring to me!)

by **burchlockkey** » 27 Oct 2006 9:41

Not sure what it is about, but I would be careful reading anything with FACH HANDEL in the subtitle....

by mh » 27 Oct 2006 10:44

burchlockkey wrote:Not sure what it is about, but I would be careful reading anything with FACH HANDEL in the subtitle....

The translation would be indeed 'specialized trade' -
but how does FACH HANDEL sound to you? What's funny about it?

The book itself is intended as training material for sales people in locksmith stores.
"4 lock manufacturers cooperated as partners and supplied sketches and tables."
It should contain some cutaway drawings and the like, and explain how locks work, and how escutcheon plates etc. are used.

The picture on the cover shows a CES key.

Cheers,
mh

by **digital_blue** » 27 Oct 2006 13:33

mh wrote:
burchlockkey wrote:Not sure what it is about, but I would be careful reading anything with FACH HANDEL in the subtitle....

The translation would be indeed 'specialized trade' -
but how does FACH HANDEL sound to you? What's funny about it?

Please don't answer that question on site. If anything, do it in a PM, but I'm not sure how the language filter will handle your explanation.

db

by mh » 27 Oct 2006 14:58

digital_blue wrote:
mh wrote:The translation would be indeed 'specialized trade' -
but how does FACH HANDEL sound to you? What's funny about it?

Please don't answer that question on site. If anything, do it in a PM, but I'm not sure how the language filter will handle your explanation.

db

Ok, I can guess the first word, as it begins with an F and you guys can't pronounce CH properly

(in German it's the sound people make when snoring, but you would probably just speak CK),
but what's so funny about HANDEL?

mh

by **UWSDWF** » 27 Oct 2006 15:08

what you want to pull on my FACH HANDEL (handle :wink:

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by **bumpit** » 27 Oct 2006 15:57

UWSDWF wrote:what you want to pull on my FACH HANDEL (handle )

by **digital_blue** » 27 Oct 2006 17:52

Indeed. As UWSDWF pointed out, it is very close to the English word "handle". A handle may be considered a euphemism for one's third leg, especially if prefaced with that particular "F" word.

Wow. That was a "prudish" enough way to explain it, wasn't it? :lol:

db

by **UWSDWF** » 27 Oct 2006 17:56

I can throw down some more euphemisms if you like

by **unbreakable** » 27 Oct 2006 17:59

UWSDWF wrote:I can throw down some more euphemisms if you like

Please spare us

by **greyman** » 27 Oct 2006 20:07

Back on target here.

I've seen that book and from memory it's not bad. I can't quite remember what's in it but most of the German lock books I've seen don't mess around.

by **Bud Wiser** » 27 Oct 2006 20:11

This is one of the funnest threads floating around!

:lol:

by **digital_blue** » 27 Oct 2006 20:15

You know what makes this really funny to me. I work in sales in the construction industry. I deal with "specialized trades" all the time, and some of the can be real fach handels. (*good joke... bad db*).

However, it would be *really* cool if someone who actually speaks German fluently could actually record themselves saying those words, as I'd like to have the pronunciation right the next time one of my concrete guys gives me a hard time. :lol:

db

by **Bud Wiser** » 27 Oct 2006 20:21

I wonder if this book would make good bathroom reading?

:lol:

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