Charlie Porter Nut #1
Three Charlie Porter nuts. Porter had a machine shop in the stone building at the bottom of the Bryceburg grade 12 miles away. Bottom right: Rounded variation of a Hex.
Name/Title
Charlie Porter Nut #1Entry/Object ID
2026.1.68Description
A Number 4 Nut manufactured by Charlie PorterUse
Designed to fit into narrow, tapered rock cracks, locking securely when weightedContext
Charlie Porter was a prolific climber in the 1970s. He also manufactured his own nuts in a small stone building in Briceburg, just down the highway between Midpines and Yosemite. This nut was similar to Chouinard Equipment's hexes, though it is symmetrical with curved edges. The blue tape was used as a marker to identify the owner. Engraved with PE and the number four.Collection
Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent CollectionCategory
Climbing Hardware, Nuts/Chocks