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

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

A small Bench vice, in need of TLC
Blackboard paint is turning to powder.

USB camera.

6mm Router and some bits.

Oilo can, complete with sludge.

Got as spares to fix mine.

GWR Norbert converter.

 

[ranger08]

Just acquired a pedestal grinder, both grinder and pedestal are branded “Solid” made in west Germany
1hp with 200mm wheels, lots of rust, runs lovely on 230v but labeled 110v so needs investigation as to condition of the wiring

 

[Beanwood]

A spray of hypochlorite at a 5-1 dilution would have done the same thing with no need to repoint the blocks afterwards!

Oooooh - I need a few more details please - I've never heard of hypochlorite before. Is it any particular concentration (14% or 15% is the first on google).

 

[Anguz]

Oooooh - I need a few more details please - I've never heard of hypochlorite before. Is it any particular concentration (14% or 15% is the first on google).

Domestos but stronger... think thats normally 5% and easier to buy

 

[Anguz]

And if you walk it in your house, you may have bleached footprints in the carpet soon after

 

[Gragson]

A small Bench vice, in need of TLC
Blackboard paint is turning to powder.

So are your socks and slippers

 

[magnet]

A 17 quid flight to the emerald isle Dublin to be precise. Then a ride out to Howth on the coast a cliff walk fish and chips. Back home by 12.30 am A fantastic mini adventure . Highly recommended.

 

[Turbo]

yes mate

I very much doubt that, plus the pressure washer cleans out all the soil debri that the weeds grow from. Repointing is a simple bag of kiln dry sand brushed over, 20 mins tops.

My sister's back yard is all block paving, its been down at least 10 years & has never needed washed or regrouted. Her husband sprays it annually with a hypochlorite mix & it still looks fresh.

If you pressure wash any concrete or brick surface you actually remove the smooth outer layer and leave the surface more porous, meaning that it will gather dirt & grow moss even quicker.

 

[mr haynes]

Decided to treat obtain a desperately needed toy tool for myself


15% coupon on flebay......

 

[dan.taylor.1]

Decided to treat obtain a desperately needed toy tool for myself

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15% coupon on flebay......

Ooh review once you've used in anger please. Currently using b and d powerfile but it's not great, my mate has the makita corded one and rates it highly.

 

[MattF]

Decided to treat obtain a desperately needed toy tool for myself

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15% coupon on flebay......

Link?

 

[Mick Annick]

Ooh review once you've used in anger please. Currently using b and d powerfile but it's not great, my mate has the makita corded one and rates it highly.

I agree, the Makita corded one is very good

 

[mr haynes]

Link?

Makita DBS180Z 18v LXT Cordless Brushless Belt Sander Power File - Bare Unit 88381728928 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Makita DBS180Z 18v LXT Cordless Brushless Belt Sander Power File - Bare Unit at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[mr haynes]

Ooh review once you've used in anger please. Currently using b and d powerfile but it's not great, my mate has the makita corded one and rates it highly.

I have the Evolution equivalent to your B&D, so interested myself to compare.
There is a brush and bucket waiting in the test bed transit, though not sure it will be that much of a test for the Makita.....

 

[Shox Dr]

Laser projector. Anker Nebula 4kUHD


A amazing picture, easy to use with auto focus and wall offset all worked out.
Couple of grumbles; runs Android so you cant get ITV or BBC1player to work. and theres a single 1/4 20 screw on the bottom. No leveling feet at all. Had to put a bit of wood under the back so half the picture didnt end up on the ceiling.
So bought a firestick and run it through that. Did I mention the Amazing picture 4k Ultra HD upto 160"




Picture size from 40-160" @ 4k UDH The detail is AMAZING

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Yesterday and today. I got my mits on the following.

This chain saw was given to me by a neighbough, as it didn;t work.

The On/Off switch was open circuit. A simple fix. Took longer to find a suitable switch than to do the repair.

Same neighbour, it is over half full.
He didn't want to go to the recycling center for just two items.

Saved from a skip this morning.

This arrived from the USA. This morning.

But..................................

 

[brewdexta]

A few form tools and a couple of index lathe tools off the neighbour.

 

[Tangledfeet]

Today I / we acquired some china!

It is our 'china' anniversary (I didn't have a clue what it was called) today and Mrs TF bought us some appropriate mugs.

 

[Maker]

Cycling home from work today one of my pedals seized up, it would free up for a bit then go stiff, roll under my foot and scrape the ground. It seemed to have a bit of end float. On further inspection, quite a lot of end float!




No idea where the bearings have gone, but I need it fixed by 5:45 tomorrow morning. Luckily the local bike shop was still open, and very happy to take my money. I was overdue an upgrade anyway...



Am I gonna get to work faster than ever, or will I fall over? Place your bets.

 

[Bullet2012]

Cycling home from work today one of my pedals seized up, it would free up for a bit then go stiff, roll under my foot and scrape the ground. It seemed to have quite a lot of end appeares to have a bit of end float. On further inspection, quite a lot of end float!
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No idea where the bearings have gone, but I need it fixed by 5:45 tomorrow morning. Luckily the local bike shop was still open, and very happy to take my money. I was overdue an upgrade anyway...
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Am I gonna get to work faster than ever, or am I fall over? Place your bets.

It will be cycling back from the pub that causes issues