fv1609 23 Posted May 7, 2016 What's being tested here? If it helps this is 1937. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon_M 14 Posted May 7, 2016 Instructions for testing a ladder before you climb it. :red: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Farrant 35 Posted May 7, 2016 A makeshift operating table for a field hospital, maybe using a door across two trestles? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fv1609 23 Posted May 7, 2016 A makeshift operating table for a field hospital, maybe using a door across two trestles? We all missed you last night Richard. Anyway its not an operating table. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fv1609 23 Posted May 7, 2016 Instructions for testing a ladder before you climb it. :red: Oh crikey I said it was going to be an easy one but I didn't expect to be bowled out straight away. Well done Gordon you are spot on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Farrant 35 Posted May 7, 2016 We all missed you last night Richard. Anyway its not an operating table. I was a bit pre-occupied last night, but thought I should have a stab at this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon_M 14 Posted May 7, 2016 Instantly recognisable Clive as we still do a variation on the same procedure today, called 'walking the rungs' - you support a ladder section horizontally a foot from each end, then just walk up it rung by rung. The principle being that if a rung is going to break you are better off finding out about it 6" above the ground. Now then, Mystery Object 188 please :angel: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fv1609 23 Posted May 7, 2016 Is that your first win Gordon? I know you have come close before. Hmm another one? Had nothing planned but I'll see what turns up, have bought quite a few books recently. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
