Name that metal thing

**John Arnold** · 07-18-2016, 02:14 PM

What would you call those metal straps that appear to be holding the stones together? Note: "metal straps" is already taken.

stone connectors.jpg

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**Jerry Peck** · 07-18-2016, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by John Arnold

What would you call those metal straps that appear to be holding the stones together? Note: "metal straps" is already taken.

stone connectors.jpg

"Ties"

Has that already been taken too?

I wouldn't call them "tie backs" because they don't 'tie anything back to anything else', they simply "tie" the stones together.

**John Arnold** · 07-18-2016, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jerry Peck

"Ties"

Has that already been taken too?

I wouldn't call them "tie backs" because they don't 'tie anything back to anything else', they simply "tie" the stones together.

I like it. Thanks (from my wife, actually).

**Garry Sorrells** · 07-18-2016, 04:58 PM

"Pin Straps"

**John Kogel** · 07-18-2016, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Garry Sorrells

"Pin Straps"

"Pins" are kinda femmy for those, eh?

How about "Tie straps"?

"Anchor straps", sounds more massive. "Stone ties", more archaic.

"Stone anchors". That's my best offer, take it or leave it, John.

**Scott Patterson** · 07-19-2016, 05:51 AM

"Doohickies"

**Garry Sorrells** · 07-20-2016, 05:06 AM

Thought I had something though not exactly what I thought I had, having to rummage through some unused folders.

Not exact but getting closer. "Cramp" anchor. Look at : page 7 / sheet 1.5

https://sweets.construction.com/swts...315/719371.pdf

**Jerry Peck** · 07-20-2016, 05:55 AM

That same item can be found here - #402R:
- Stone Anchors

I didn't post it because it was different than the flat-strap-with-rolled-pin-shaped-downturned-ends (for lack of a better descriptive term).

Originally Posted by Garry Sorrells

Thought I had something though not exactly what I thought I had, having to rummage through some unused folders.

Not exact but getting closer. "Cramp" anchor. Look at : page 7 / sheet 1.5

https://sweets.construction.com/swts...315/719371.pdf

**BARRY ADAIR** · 07-21-2016, 01:34 AM

Originally Posted by John Arnold

What would you call those metal straps that appear to be holding the stones together? Note: "metal straps" is already taken.

stone connectors.jpg

cramps, for sure
dowel holes & joggles may also be apparent

https://books.google.com/books?id=N1...oggles&f=false

**ROBERT YOUNG** · 07-21-2016, 07:02 AM

Anchors. They come in many shapes and sizes.

To be honest though I like "Doohickies".
Warm, charming and covers a wide variety of stuff.
Honey could you please pass me that Doohickey over there.
No not there honey, over there, next to the other Doohickey.
Dam..Right beside the whatchamacallit.
Gees Louise...do I have to do everything myself around here?

**Jerry Peck** · 07-21-2016, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by BARRY ADAIR

cramps, for sure
dowel holes & joggles may also be apparent

https://books.google.com/books?id=N1...oggles&f=false

Cramps is the closest thing so far, but the description and drawing varies from what is shown in the original photo, but ... all things considered - "cramps" ... and few will have any idea what you are talking about ... 'oh, yeah, I get cramps too'.