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

[Parm]

I’ve had some training from the @The_Yellow_Ardvark in how to visit charity shops properly

Today I put my training into practice and came away with this lot for a small donation

 

[Parm]

@Parm
I have a price. So yes.

Cool, drop me a message

And some dimensions please, it needs to fit on the mill before it’s good to me

 

[Turbo]

Thats great thanks for the link, do they fit ok?

They fit nicely once you trim a couple of mm off one edge! It's been on a few weeks & hasn't broken yet!

 

[jerrytug]

Shiney Beta 43 motor, to replace dead Volvo MD3B.

 

[Pete.]

Found some new double-end triangle files at the boot fair for a pound. The 3-split handles are a bonus as I already have several of these type but never even knew you could get special handles for them.

 

[MikeBB1970]

We have had a walk to the unadopted roads nearby for the once a year sales outside the bungalows , wife wanted some size ten knitting needles which she found there.

I got some bits too , highest price paid was a fiver for the drill , there was a good little compressor too, £55,

but my workshop is full so ..

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

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The sheet metal saw is a good one.

 

[Parm]

In another thread I was enquiring about a new battery charger and batteries

So last night I ordered all I needed following advice and suggestions

Then this presented itself at the car boot this morning. It’s mains or car 12v lighter plug. 3 quid and brand new. I have the much older version

 

[MikeBB1970]

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The sheet metal saw is a good one.

I will need to source a new blade for that TYA. Look at these two giveaways sitting on my lap. I was thinking of gears maybe for my steam toys projects ( however , they will not be butchered)
I know you are the resident expert on all these lovely old hand tools. Look at the lack of quality as time went on..

As you can see , I have already used the decent one : )

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

I will need to source a new blade for that TYA. Look at these two giveaways sitting on my lap. I was thinking of gears maybe for my steam toys projects ( however , they will not be butchered)
I know you are the resident expert on all these lovely old hand tools. Look at the lack of quality as time went on..

As you can see , I have already used the decent one : )View attachment 190525

Thank you for the good words.

The top one, the better one in my view, as a loose chuck.
The cone should be screwed down on the base plate. If not the 3 jaws can become misaligned, thus crap the springs.

The lower one was made for mass production and aimed the lower end of the DIY market. They hoped the good name would shift them.

 

[MikeBB1970]

Thanks TYA , will definitely use the Good ''un. Just going to clean them up a bit.

 

[migcurious]

There is probably a crime reference number somewhere that could confirm this

Bob

I did wonder if some provenance would make it more valuable and damon doesn't live far away from me but with no intention of selling it I didn't pursue it

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Thanks TYA , will definitely use the Good ''un. Just going to clean them up a bit.

Near Fishbourn, A27, heading west. There is a odd little junk shop, just of the road. She sometimes gets some good old tools in. May be worth a look.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Thanks TYA , will definitely use the Good ''un. Just going to clean them up a bit.

This is one off my Oldest Egg Beater Drill.
Dated 1943, I have one in restoration, dated 1942.



Gets used a lot. The gearing and the jaws are great for small holes.



If you zoom in you can see the difference between the chuck on yours, then see how it should be.

 

[8ob]

I did wonder if some provenance would make it more valuable and damon doesn't live far away from me but with no intention of selling it I didn't pursue it

He was living in West End lane opposite my mates yard but has since moved, he would quite often stop and chat.

Bob

 

[zeppelin builder]

tin of heavy duty rust inhibitor wax its used in bridges and offshore applications should come in handy

 

[Richiew]

A tin full of Clarkson milling cutters for a fiver. Just the small matter of needing a mill now.

Picked up the 1HP motor a couple of weeks back for £20. Sold by a retired farmer having a clear out. Told me it came from the milking shed.

 

[Farside]

Picked up the 1HP motor a couple of weeks back for £20. Sold by a retired farmer having a clear out. Told me it came from the milking shed.

View attachment 190560

You'd want to put an udder cable on that.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

You'd want to put an udder cable on that.

You had to milk it didn't you. I will Moooooooooove on and Hoof it.

 

[brightspark]

apart from the mill you will need the Clarkson chuck and imperial and metric collets big ££££il give you a tenner for them if they are sharp