Today I acquired...........

[bigegg]

Can you post a link to the supplier? I'm looking for another pair of everyday work boots for the winter time.

https://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?isRefine=true&sid=kellybrowncamo

 

[Jlg]

Today I acquired theses I only went for the tourq wrench and a few loose sockets but they expensive in singles

 

[DAPPH]

I take it that thieves will only go for the cheap shiny tools and leave your Tengs alone .

 

[Jlg]

I hope so if out gets stolen I hope it's not the tengs I'm looking at buying their complete roll cab with top box but I need to find 4K

 

[Scruffywelder]

Think I'm going to give Altberg boots a try for general wandering about and dog walking duties.

Used to use the older style leather army boots for most things and always got on well with them.

It'll save wearing my good Meindl walking boots out too soon

 

[bigegg]

Think I'm going to give Altberg boots a try for general wandering about and dog walking duties.

Used to use the older style leather army boots for most things and always got on well with them.

It'll save wearing my good Meindl walking boots out too soon

weirdly, whilst I was reading up the consensus seems to be that altberg are better regarded than meindl

 

[Tinbasherdan]

weirdly, whilst I was reading up the consensus seems to be that altberg are better regarded than meindl

Always been a lowa man myself but could be tempted by some altbergs next time

 

[Olderisbetter]

Went to a local metal stockist to get some aluminium trim to make my windows for the garage doors, At least they looked finished for now till i order some LEDs to make them light up.

 

[Hood]

Have you been in the movies?
Your shadow looks like Shrek

 

[Olderisbetter]

Have you been in the movies?
Your shadow looks like Shrek

Hey don't say that or i will set my donkey on you.

 

[Carl Wilson]

Looks nice. What is the beam sticking out the front for?

 

[Olderisbetter]

Looks nice. What is the beam sticking out the front for?

It is more cosmetic than for use but it it may come in useful for lifting items from the trailer.

 

[Carl Wilson]

I thought it must be for lifting.

 

[addjunkie]

That looks afully posh for a shed. Is that a drain / gully along the bottom, or some kind of flashing.

Open the doors and let us see inside, @KimB was looking for shed inspiration.

 

[Seano]

He's referring to the Altberg army boots I'd recommended here several months ago; eBay is your friend - loads available both new and used. They only come in whole sizes and use a spacer if you're between. I've never paid more than £60 or so for a new pair.

An example if, say, you're a 10 and fancied a new pair: https://ebay.us/H1CmwR

Or grab a passing Bootneck and mug him for his

 

[God mode restorations]

Today I acquired.
Some scraping goodies. No lathes this time although I do have a couple to pick up

 

[Seano]

Today I acquired a nice new shiny one of these.......

First impressions are very sturdy and very good build quality, proper steel shell, none of your tin foil here, cheers very much Tom.

 

[DAPPH]

I've had one of those this last two years.. a brilliant bit of kit of the home user who doesn't do much above 6 mm in steel or 4 mm in non ferrous stuff .
I'd about to try using it today to braze a stainless steel 10 mm mesh sidewall to around perforated galv steel sheet 300 mm disc to make a strainer for a shallow manhole type hole .

May I suggest you keep it covered with a large bit of old light poly cotton sheet tucke under it when it's not being used to prevent it attracting particles of dust & metal to the circuit boards when you do any grinding . I hope to make a full dismantlable filtered enclosure with a front & rear opening flaps /doors to allow me to switch it on , setup & adjust it for MIG or TIG welding .

 

[Dieselman 63]

weirdly, whilst I was reading up the consensus seems to be that altberg are better regarded than meindl

I’m using a pair of Italian Asolo boots, they are very comfortable indeed and excellently grippy, with full rubber siding and gortex too.

 

[Seano]

I’m using a pair of Italian Asolo boots, they are very comfortable indeed and excellently grippy, with full rubber siding and gortex too.

What.... to cover my welder

I've had one of those this last two years.. a brilliant bit of kit of the home user who doesn't do much above 6 mm in steel or 4 mm in non ferrous stuff .
I'd about to try using it today to braze a stainless steel 10 mm mesh sidewall to around perforated galv steel sheet 300 mm disc to make a strainer for a shallow manhole type hole .

May I suggest you keep it covered with a large bit of old light poly cotton sheet tucke under it when it's not being used to prevent it attracting particles of dust & metal to the circuit boards when you do any grinding . I hope to make a full dismantlable filtered enclosure with a front & rear opening flaps /doors to allow me to switch it on , setup & adjust it for MIG or TIG welding .

I'd be interested in that too DAPPH when you get around to it, nice clear perspex shell sounds good, this is the first inverter welder I've actually owned, used a lot throughout my working life so looking forward to firing it up.