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I was talking with a friend of mine and between us, we cannot figure out what this little sign attaches too. It is 8 1/2 by 6, with a 3 1/4 inch flange on top! So, where does it belong?

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odd, that there are no mounting holes in the flange... cool


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Originally Posted By: advertologist
odd, that there are no mounting holes in the flange... cool
The holes in the middle completely have baffled me.

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I have seen this sign several times.Would love to see where it was used! Odd sign for sure. Mark

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Were these not used for attaching to a post, for marking a pipe line or something? Rick

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I have seen a sign like this at a rock quarry before. They bolt them down at the edge of the quarry as a warning to people who might jump off. The flange goes over the edge and the writing is at your feet.


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I have one of those only mine is a little bit longer and shorter. They're line marker signs that attached to a post. It sets on the top of the post and they used a u-bolt around the post that was the width of the holes and secured the sign with two nuts on the front, clamping it in place to the post. Savvy?......GB

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well that explains it...and makes sense...Ive always wondered how they were used also...

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Originally Posted By: Rabbitman
I have one of those only mine is a little bit longer and shorter. They're line marker signs that attached to a post. It sets on the top of the post and they used a u-bolt around the post that was the width of the holes and secured the sign with two nuts on the front, clamping it in place to the post. Savvy?......GB
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Makes sense they were used as pipeline markers as the top portion would be visible when they do their fly over inspections.


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