Happy Christmas all, pony up the gift pics!

[plewlandsbob]

We had 13 in for Christmas dinner, and we got two big surprises from one of our daughters and one of our sons, this was in the first card.


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And this was in the second.

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Did your Son/ Daughter, know about the other, or was it a surprise, for everyone?
Congratulations, to you and your Family.

 

[Onoff]

I nearly bought my lad a little 3018 CNC router.

But then didn't!

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

I nearly bought my lad a little 3018 CNC router.

But then didn't!

God little kits. Gonna grab a laser for mine for ply.

 

[Onoff]

God little kits. Gonna grab a laser for mine for ply.

Can I ask specifically what one you have and from where? I was looking at one that came with a 7W laser as well as a router. In part I didn't push the button as there are so many variations and indeed poor reviews.

Be good to get a recommendation.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Can I ask specifically what one you have and from where? I was looking at one that came with a 7W laser as well as a router. In part I didn't push the button as there are so many variations and indeed poor reviews.

Be good to get a recommendation.

I bought one badged vevor 3018 pro.direct from vevor
No laser. The only issue was a dead power supply but I planned on replacing it anyway it wasn't a issue.

Even had it milling brass.

 

[Onoff]

I bought one badged vevor 3018 pro.direct from vevor
No laser. The only issue was a dead power supply but I planned on replacing it anyway it wasn't a issue.

Even had it milling brass.

This one?

Product Safety Report: Vevor CNC Engraving Machine, S3018 Pro (2207-0051)

Product Safety Report for Vevor CNC Engraving Machine, S3018 Pro presenting a serious risk of fire and burns as the fuse had not been supplied with an adequate amount of granular filler.

www.gov.uk

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

This one?

Product Safety Report: Vevor CNC Engraving Machine, S3018 Pro (2207-0051)

Product Safety Report for Vevor CNC Engraving Machine, S3018 Pro presenting a serious risk of fire and burns as the fuse had not been supplied with an adequate amount of granular filler.

www.gov.uk

Ha. Yeah I'd forgotten about that. I saw the recall and ignored it as the PSU was in the bin and replaced with a 12 amp supply in its own exclosure. Probably a good thing it was doa.

I have a feeling I bought mine after that recall.

 

[tom2207]

Tempting me as I need a set for my G-wiz. Plan is to do home to Lands End, John O'Groats than back to Stoke for charity - a round trip for around 1800 miles. Seeing the original G Wiz lead acid batteries only give it a range for 40 miles I think I need something better

maybe a petrol engine.

 

[stuvy]

maybe a petrol engine.

Don’t be daft they ruin the environment

 

[tom2207]

Don’t be daft they ruin the environment

those batteries just ruin the car.

 

[plewlandsbob]

Got a book about, International Harvester tractors, a Knipex Christmas bauble, with a tiny set of Cobras inside. Some Hobgoblin gold, lots of Maltesers and couple of tee shirts.

 

[Mick Annick]

Bleu de travail, to replace the one I burnt a big hole in

 

[skotl]

This one?

Product Safety Report: Vevor CNC Engraving Machine, S3018 Pro (2207-0051)

Product Safety Report for Vevor CNC Engraving Machine, S3018 Pro presenting a serious risk of fire and burns as the fuse had not been supplied with an adequate amount of granular filler.

www.gov.uk

A very generous 2 star review on Amazon

This would be ok for a beginner if it wasn't a fire hazard

Amazon.co.uk:Customer reviews: VEVOR Upgrade CNC 3018 Pro Max 3 Axis GRBL Control CNC Machine Wood Router Engraver with Offline Controller 5mm ER11 PCB and 10PCS 3.175mm + 4 Sets CNC Plates + ER11 Collet Set, Black

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for VEVOR Upgrade CNC 3018 Pro Max 3 Axis GRBL Control CNC Machine Wood Router Engraver with Offline Controller 5mm ER11 PCB and 10PCS 3.175mm + 4 Sets CNC Plates + ER11 Collet Set, Black at Amazon.com. Read honest and unbiased product reviews...

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[Migmac]

Never too old!


(took us almost three hours and then I needed a nap)

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p.s. love the wheel balancer on the left - the safety cover even lifts up!

(and if the tools are to scale then that's an impressive BFH!)

Been there too, not for a few years though. It was a police station another building and lots of wee stuff. Took hours and a few bottles of beer! Nephew got the tanks and other military stuff, he built it once and refused to take it to bits because it took so long to build.

 

[Migmac]

I managed to make use of my Christmas gifts for a new profile picture for work.
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I am human resources manager.....

I need to get one of those mugs

 

[Arc Tourist]

I received some chocolate, a couple of shirts, one from a friend which complimented a BSA workshop manual I have. My Niece gave me one of those lighted & magnifying glasses for the workshop, and my Wife sprung for a Pulsar thermal imager which I had been considering. It was acquired when the black friday deals were on offer, but I couldn't wait till Christmas to open the package.

 

[RWD3M]

Never too old!


(took us almost three hours and then I needed a nap)

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p.s. love the wheel balancer on the left - the safety cover even lifts up!

(and if the tools are to scale then that's an impressive BFH!)

I take it the RAC van is in another box?

 

[Morris]

Best ask her to play over the hills and far away

You ask her!
She's a feisty intelligent lass from near to Newcastle who after escaping her abusive first husband vowed never to take cr@p again.
Good luck

 

[RaceDiagnostics]

Apart from the two pregnancies, also got this little handy bundle.

 

[Wedg1e]

My daughter and son-in-law bought me a massive bean-to-cup coffee machine.

The exact same make and model as the one I donated to a charity shop last week as (a) it was too large for my kitchen and (b) I used to spend more time cleaning it than making coffee.
So very generous, but not much use. First world problems, eh.
Oh, also the large pile of cash my mother gave me, despite the fact that she spends every evening huddled up in coats and blankets in front of an unlit gas fire, to 'save money for when the weather gets cold', while I have more money than I can sensibly spend?

Bloody Christmas. How the hell has it turned into this stupid spend-fest?