What age group would play with this toy?

[luvmytoolz]

I reckon that flower press would benefit from some quick release nuts!

6pcs plastic cymbal nuts 8mm cymbal nuts - Temu Australia

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You can also get the matching T bolts from Temu to make it easier.

 

[Packard]

This is the type of bolt I was looking for (and still can’t find):

 

[luvmytoolz]

This is the type of bolt I was looking for (and still can’t find):

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Something like this?

A2 304 Stainless Steel - M5 M6 M8 Double End Threaded Stud Bar Rod Screws Bolts | eBay Australia

Size: M5、M6、M8. Model: Double End Threaded Stud Bar Rod Bolts. Material: A2/304 Stainless Steel.

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Temu also has them cheaper:

https://www.temu.com/au/high-strength-325-stainless-steel-double-ended-threaded-rods-m6-m8-m10-m12-sizes-80-160mm-in-length-durable-double-ended-connections-with-full-threads-used-for-firm-fastening--connections-g-601101290736763.html

 

[Packard]

Something like this?

A2 304 Stainless Steel - M5 M6 M8 Double End Threaded Stud Bar Rod Screws Bolts | eBay Australia

Size: M5、M6、M8. Model: Double End Threaded Stud Bar Rod Bolts. Material: A2/304 Stainless Steel.

www.ebay.com.au

Temu also has them cheaper:

https://www.temu.com/au/high-strength-325-stainless-steel-double-ended-threaded-rods-m6-m8-m10-m12-sizes-80-160mm-in-length-durable-double-ended-connections-with-full-threads-used-for-firm-fastening--connections-g-601101290736763.html

Not that, but a cheaper version of this latch. It folds out of the way instead of being removed, and then folds back into a slot and the windnut can be tightened. I’ve seen (but not lately) a flower press with similar hardware but made with a commercial bolt and a regular wing nut. I cannot find the hardware, doubtless because I have no idea what it is called. Pictured is an antique yachts port (window).

 

[Cheese]

Painting pressure pots have similar clamps.

 

[Packard]

Painting pressure pots have similar clamps.

But what is it called? (for search purposes) My every search effort has failed. I only found the photo by googling “Antique yacht window/port”. It is far more elaborate than what I had seen. The example I saw had an L-shaped threaded rod held in place with a metal stamping. A metal stamping at the top with a slot accepted the threaded rod with a wing nut. If it cost $1.00 each, it would have doubled the cost of the flower presses. So I am not sure I would have used it even if I found it. (Though the included specimen tweezers cost $1.00 each).