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Re: Wired hell



Hi Keith

> The way cables used to be laced to the cable trays in older exchanges
was
> a
> work of art, sadly lost once tiewraps were invented

We used lace when i was an apprentice in control panels , no panel ducting
or cables ties back then, and it looked great when done by an experienced
tradesman....

Frank



----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Doxey" <ukha@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 10:52 PM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Wired hell


> Was gonna say the same thing but different exchange LOL
>
> The way cables used to be laced to the cable trays in older exchanges
was
> a
> work of art, sadly lost once tiewraps were invented.
>
> Having said that, I can remember my fingers being cut to ribbons
lacing in
> cables Nov/Dec 77 during my apprenticeship. 2 months working in one
small
> section of IDF4 :)
>
> Keith
>
>> On Behalf Of Nigel Giddings
>>
>> That brings back memories of running jumpers in Moorgate
>> Telephone exchange in the City of London....
>>
>
>
>
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