The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Is the width of the drum 9/16” or 7/8”?

9/16” (Narrow drum)

7/8”
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How many holes are in the front flange?

8

10
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Is the rear flange a solid drum plate or a spoked ring?

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Drum plate

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Spoked ring
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Is the rear flange ventilated like the front flange?
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Yes

No
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Does it have a rim-mounted lever brake? (Brake, not check)

Yes

No
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Does it have a calliper check or a 'V'-check?

Calliper check

V-check
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Does it have a rim-mounted lever check?

Yes

No
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.

“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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What material is the rear flange made from?

Ebonite

Aluminium
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Does it have a ventilated front flange?

No

Yes
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Is the front flange made from aluminium or ebonite?

Aluminium

Ebonite
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.

“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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