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sømafviser

English translation: nail deflector or shield

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Danish term or phrase:sømafviser
English translation:nail deflector or shield
Entered by: Nikolaj Widenmann

21:25 Mar 17, 2010
Danish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering
Danish term or phrase: sømafviser
This is an item in a product catalog for pipe accessories. Context: "Anvendes hvor pipeet krydser træreglar mv."

Any suggestion would be appreciated. Thank you.
Nikolaj Widenmann
United States
Local time: 18:24
nail deflector or shield
Explanation:
It is common in stud construction, where pipes, conduits, or wireways are set into the stud space, which is usually done as construction proceeds, to nail heavy gauge strips of metal sheathing on top of the stud in way of the pipe, etc. This is because, once the sheetrock (wallboard) is in place, it is easy to forget just where the pipes, etc. are located. The metal strips prevent an incorrectly placed nail from penetrating through the stud and into the pipe or conduit.
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Brian Young
United States
Local time: 17:24
Grading comment
Thanks.
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nail deflector or shield


Explanation:
It is common in stud construction, where pipes, conduits, or wireways are set into the stud space, which is usually done as construction proceeds, to nail heavy gauge strips of metal sheathing on top of the stud in way of the pipe, etc. This is because, once the sheetrock (wallboard) is in place, it is easy to forget just where the pipes, etc. are located. The metal strips prevent an incorrectly placed nail from penetrating through the stud and into the pipe or conduit.

Brian Young
United States
Local time: 17:24
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Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 38
Grading comment
Thanks.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks, I think you hit the nail right on (so to speak).

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