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#117279 12/08/03 12:45 AM
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An old lady left a window open, and went in dark to close it. To prevent burglar from opening it, she actuated the "snib". I can get the general idea, but only vaguely.
I found a uk window glossary:
"Snib:
The snib is the mechanism by which the bolt can be held back, (put ‘on the latch’). It can either be a button with slide movement, or a push movement." Still don't get the picture.


#117280 12/25/03 10:26 AM
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Here are some images, wwh:

http://www.pcaproducts.com/tasmanlock.jpg

http://www.ashleynorton.com/deadbolts/4500.jpg

(In the above: "Diameter of key: 2"
Diameter of snib: 2 1/4")



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