tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post3609622266286902822..comments2024-03-26T11:27:35.814-07:00Comments on Tom Stephenson: The Lewis pinUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-26652024472733835322021-05-02T02:48:57.457-07:002021-05-02T02:48:57.457-07:00Exactly (making it a round 30 comments).Exactly (making it a round 30 comments).Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-17007314920050636032021-05-01T12:11:08.929-07:002021-05-01T12:11:08.929-07:00Simple but effectiveSimple but effectivegzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-70014883749096959452021-05-01T02:38:41.727-07:002021-05-01T02:38:41.727-07:00Yes. The three-pin Lewis has been around for thous...Yes. The three-pin Lewis has been around for thousands of years. Interesting about the Freemasons. My father was one but I am not called Lewis, obviously.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-76849166884720961762021-05-01T02:36:00.936-07:002021-05-01T02:36:00.936-07:00They come in all sizes, but my one ton one is - I ...They come in all sizes, but my one ton one is - I think - the smallest.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-89682217558401168642021-04-30T23:41:07.727-07:002021-04-30T23:41:07.727-07:00Freemasons (no, I ain't one)have often called ...Freemasons (no, I ain't one)have often called their first sons "Lewis" in memory of the craft and as it compares to this vital tool, holding all in place beneath it.<br /><br />The stones of the old Roman bridge at Chesters, on Hadrian's Wall all have oblong slots for their Lewis pins which worked on the same principle as yours.Avushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512540148378201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-56628744714436816732021-04-30T04:52:02.163-07:002021-04-30T04:52:02.163-07:00Much bigger that I thought, but I guess it needs t...Much bigger that I thought, but I guess it needs to be. Tasker Dunhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634612033217902946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-12641952351686659662021-04-29T23:55:50.985-07:002021-04-29T23:55:50.985-07:00It is only for stone. It is only for stone. Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-66981549827650525832021-04-29T18:27:24.304-07:002021-04-29T18:27:24.304-07:00I cannot say I ever saw this tool in my dad's ...I cannot say I ever saw this tool in my dad's collection, or my brother's. I do see how it works.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-25324083431898749082021-04-29T18:26:12.970-07:002021-04-29T18:26:12.970-07:00Thank you!Thank you!Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12550611275677498097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-68274321565825864492021-04-29T14:52:36.976-07:002021-04-29T14:52:36.976-07:00This Lewis pin is tested for one ton. I have seen ...This Lewis pin is tested for one ton. I have seen Lewis pins about three feet long for use on London Bridge which are tested for 25 tons. They work no matter how big or small.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-5194378807001332222021-04-29T14:43:18.313-07:002021-04-29T14:43:18.313-07:00LP? I thought that was a record.LP? I thought that was a record.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-63042401712111617382021-04-29T14:42:44.313-07:002021-04-29T14:42:44.313-07:00They used three pin Lewis's I think. I may exp...They used three pin Lewis's I think. I may explain later.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-15702419237433042802021-04-29T14:41:18.837-07:002021-04-29T14:41:18.837-07:00I bet you say that to all the boys.I bet you say that to all the boys.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-8215064194919749492021-04-29T14:40:44.334-07:002021-04-29T14:40:44.334-07:00It's 1 inch in diameter, but about six inches ...It's 1 inch in diameter, but about six inches in. See new photo.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-6801348861261067152021-04-29T14:39:36.187-07:002021-04-29T14:39:36.187-07:00There's a new photo which should explain how i...There's a new photo which should explain how it works. Any marks made with a circle involved may look like old church inscriptions.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-59101047595728388412021-04-29T14:38:12.181-07:002021-04-29T14:38:12.181-07:00It sort of is, Weave.It sort of is, Weave.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-62732806575814548232021-04-29T14:37:41.825-07:002021-04-29T14:37:41.825-07:00I am not always interesting...I am not always interesting...Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-38923444255105295292021-04-29T14:37:12.550-07:002021-04-29T14:37:12.550-07:00I have added a photo of the pin withdrawn to give ...I have added a photo of the pin withdrawn to give you a better idea.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-71526776367596406912021-04-29T14:36:29.708-07:002021-04-29T14:36:29.708-07:00True.True.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-18042926382770094232021-04-29T07:49:06.298-07:002021-04-29T07:49:06.298-07:00The simplicity and great function makes the Lewis ...The simplicity and great function makes the Lewis Pin (LP) a winner. Why can't more things be as well designed? Only here would I have ever learned about the LP. Fantastic.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-80986207474654541392021-04-29T06:25:54.956-07:002021-04-29T06:25:54.956-07:00It is remarkable to think that the Lewis Pin that ...It is remarkable to think that the Lewis Pin that you use is made using a similar design to those used by the Romans.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-9807327885388319502021-04-29T05:36:30.991-07:002021-04-29T05:36:30.991-07:00I expect fitting it in the hole is tricky. I expect fitting it in the hole is tricky. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-80528914998168868362021-04-29T05:35:50.384-07:002021-04-29T05:35:50.384-07:00The pin sits only 1" in? I'd never known ...The pin sits only 1" in? I'd never known about this amazing tool! I can't think of any use for it about the casa right now but I do want one.Pipistrellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07904613196101010022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-30728122333291871402021-04-29T05:13:32.452-07:002021-04-29T05:13:32.452-07:00We are all learning so much from you, not sure how...We are all learning so much from you, not sure how it works but does the Lewis pin expand.. Looking at the photo and the first thing that pattern on top of the stone reminds me of is the old church medieval sun dials.thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-25474584814085163162021-04-29T04:47:02.374-07:002021-04-29T04:47:02.374-07:00Yes. That is a three pin Lewis. Slightly different...Yes. That is a three pin Lewis. Slightly different method of cutting a wedge shape hole and feeding the pins in one by one. Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.com