formariz 11,987 #1 Posted May 3, 2020 From the old days of working in NYC not that I used but others were using them in the same location. Weighs about 25LBS. this one is actually missing a bit off one end which I cut needing it for something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #3 Posted May 3, 2020 (edited) Lead block for when punching out holes in gaskets, leather etc Best guess I can come up with. Though with the groove and angled edge I suspect I'm wrong. Edited May 3, 2020 by Stormin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,796 #4 Posted May 3, 2020 Weight for holding tongue and groove in place on a not so level floor? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 826 #5 Posted May 4, 2020 My guess: Lead wall liner for radioactive containment room. I’ve seen similar bricks used in hospitals for X-ray suites. OK, how close am I? Cheers! Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #6 Posted May 4, 2020 18 minutes ago, Mows4three said: My guess: Lead wall liner for radioactive containment room. I’ve seen similar bricks used in hospitals for X-ray suites. OK, how close am I? Cheers! Dave Right on. Lead interlocking bricks used in hospitals X-ray suites. Used to do a lot of work in hospitals furnishing and installing lead lined doors so these were around from building the walls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 826 #7 Posted May 4, 2020 Sweet! What did I win? LOL You stay safe! Dave 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,030 #8 Posted May 4, 2020 They use sheets of lead now. Almost like drywall. In MRI suites they perforate the sheet where the ductwork passes through. Guess where all junk the magnet attracts ends up in the return duct? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,710 #9 Posted May 4, 2020 Door stop...boat anchor...down rigger weight...pre-historic leggos...snap line holder...shielding for X-Rays...paper weight...something to have when you need 25 lbs...a good way to store your lead. and last but not least...Christmas presents for kids you don't like. One or more of those has got to be correct. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
