Manhole cover

[Sargeguy]

You can make your own

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221933228672?

[HarrySmith]

Maybe a "Kidhole" cover? Only 11 3/4 inches across!

[Greg G.]

Maybe a "Kidhole" cover? Only 11 3/4 inches across!

I noticed that too, sent a message to seller asking him to verify the diameter.  Even at that, the condition doesn't look like it could be used as a form anymore, cracks and rough spots in the surface.  Maybe that's why it was only used to hang on a wall in a garage.

[Jim Stettler]

It may be to make access covers like the ones used for water and gas valves. I would call i hand-hole cover.
JMO,
Jim s.

[Sargeguy]

I think it was a center that was interchangeable depending on who ordered the manhole cover

[Jim Stettler]

I think it was a center that was interchangeable depending on who ordered the manhole cover

That does make a lot of sense.
Jim

[Fabius]

If it's a wood pattern for the center then why isn't the lettering reversed (mirror image)?

[Jim Stettler]

You made me think about this one.
Since it is a casting, the pattern  would create a reverse image in the foundry sand. The cast item  would look like the pattern.
Printing blocks are reversed because they print directly onto the paper.
Jim

[Fabius]

You made me think about this one.
Since it is a casting, the pattern  would create a reverse image in the foundry sand. The cast item would look like the pattern.
Printing blocks are reversed because they print directly onto the paper.
Jim

Makes sense.

[Doug Rose]

Manhole covers are very heavy. I found the Manhole Cover Lifter that I have. Looks to be NOS.....Doug

[McHeath]

That's an impressive hook you got there Doug! 

We were recently back in Cambria and that manhole cover from my initial post is still there. 

[FABphones]

...We were recently back in Cambria and that manhole cover from my initial post is still there.

Has the quaint hotel changed at all since 2009? And is the phone booth still there?

[Doug Rose]

That's an impressive hook you got there Doug! 

We were recently back in Cambria and that manhole cover from my initial post is still there. 

Thanks my friend, very heavy and I don't think it was ever used.....Doug