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Capstin Blocks
Posted: 30 Oct 2014, 09:48
by noona
Hi All
Can some one tell me if you can still buy Capsine Block
I have tried all the Suppliers that we use but no one has them
Pleas Help
Re: Capstin Blocks
Posted: 30 Oct 2014, 10:09
by rae
Serrata
Re: Capstin Blocks
Posted: 30 Oct 2014, 10:21
by noona
Tried them no luck
But thanks anyway
Re: Capstin Blocks
Posted: 30 Oct 2014, 10:43
by rae
That's weird. On there website they say they are available!!
1011064A - Mechanics Set Capstan Block. Part of Mechanics kit (NSW Department of Education design). Mounts to a retort stand rod. Is used to support mechanics apparatus.
Re: Capstin Blocks
Posted: 30 Oct 2014, 11:05
by superbug
what is it used for, never heard of this before?
Re: Capstin Blocks
Posted: 30 Oct 2014, 13:21
by rae
We used them for the topic in year 9? Simple machines. They attach to retort stands and you use then for levers.
Re: Capstin Blocks
Posted: 30 Oct 2014, 13:23
by rae
Met App 3650
http://www.metapp.com.au/products.php?c ... bcat_id=64
CAPSTAN BLOCK,
for mechanical experiments. With 6.5, 9.5 and 12.5mm holes adopting various rods and equipment. Made of Brass with three brass screws
Re: Capstin Blocks
Posted: 31 Oct 2014, 07:47
by noona
We have a new way to do it without the blocks
The rulers have a big hole and it fits in the clamp using the end of the clamp works a treat.
Thanks for all your help Labbies
Re: Capstin Blocks
Posted: 31 Oct 2014, 08:42
by lada
Yep, Noona,
We do the same, it is easy.
Lada