Kriztofer Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hi gentsMass production isn't a perfect science and is reflected on some EK's. Whether from human or mechanical error these defects offer an interesting insight into the early mass manufacturing process.Are they Monday or Friday made, who knows, but they do offer another view of these interesting awards.Gentlemen, if you have any crosses with defects please post them here. Here is one of mine that is pretty interesting, a BD 800 unknown maker. It has been suggested that this might fall into the four piece construction category? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris Boonzaier Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I think this is a 1920s cheapo.....The rims are like a thin sardine can metal, you can almost cut yourself on them.As you can see on the 1914, the first "1" is slightly under the rim, causing it to lift. the alighment slightly out (see top of right arm....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe campbell Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 i think at least one explanation rests inusing parts from manufacturer A and manufacturer B....use what you have rather than make a whole new run of cores, frames,and even suspension rings....joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriztofer Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 i think at least one explanation rests inusing parts from manufacturer A and manufacturer B....use what you have rather than make a whole new run of cores, frames,and even suspension rings....joeI agree Joe.No matter how you move the core in this R marked cross, it is just too big for the frame. There are 7 pinch points on this one. Anyone got 8 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gregM Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 the BD 800 is a CD800 that was double stamped. C over 8 = B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriztofer Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hi GregLooks like your right damn it haha. I've just compared the core on my CD & it is the same!! Now I have to look for a BD again.. :banger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Y Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 MEH was never known for quality, but even so..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maja Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 In my opinion the last one is a very bad "MFH" and not "MEH". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obergefreiter Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I've got one just like this one, except that on mine the silver hallmark is at the bottom of the cross instead of the right arm. I'm guessing that this is one that made it past Quality Control. By the way: Does anyone know who made these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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