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Old 01-02-2009, 19:24   #1
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"Graham" Turnbuckles from NZ
We have picked up a couple of "Graham" NZ turnbuckles in a box of gear at a garage sale. They are of the size we need at the moment.

Does anyone know anything about them ? I tried the trusty "Google" but nothing informative. Guess they are long out of business.

Are they a good dependable item, they certainly are a unique design compared with others on the market.

Any things to watch out for.
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By the way. They are NEW, not used.
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No responses, I figured they were an obscure brand from the past.
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We have had that brand of rigging screws for nearly 20 years on our Farr 1104 and had no problems at all.

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The same units for 20 years or replaced along the way ?
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Sorry, I mean the same units for 20 years. No replacements... (touchwood ).
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Thanks, that is a good record of service !
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