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oldhunter1954

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part nomenclature
« on: July 16, 2021, 04:36:43 PM »
Please see attached picture. What is the name of the part in the circle.
thanks for helping the new guy


Offline snapper

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Re: part nomenclature
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2021, 04:40:05 PM »
escutcheon

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Offline snapper

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Re: part nomenclature
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2021, 04:41:26 PM »
a protective or ornamental plate or flange (as around a keyhole)

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oldhunter1954

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Re: part nomenclature
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2021, 06:29:44 PM »
Thanks so much.

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Re: part nomenclature
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2021, 08:51:06 PM »
I think escutcheon is the proper name. We've always referred to them as "running lights" though.

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Re: part nomenclature
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2021, 11:24:13 PM »
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