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I got one of the old chain wrenches in the back of the motor still, very seldom used nowadays but handy when you need it.
Years ago I also had a mad one about 5ft long, I got it at a boot fair for a tenner, I saw one in TG Lynes subsequently for £675 or something mad like that, prob plus VAT too.
It came in very handy a few times when welding lengths of pipe in a long trench etc, you could do a weld then spin the whole lot round to do the next bit also in a nice easy downhand fashion with no crawling about. I donated it to a mate in the end when it was unlikely I'd need it again. Useful bits of kit.
Years ago I also had a mad one about 5ft long, I got it at a boot fair for a tenner, I saw one in TG Lynes subsequently for £675 or something mad like that, prob plus VAT too.
It came in very handy a few times when welding lengths of pipe in a long trench etc, you could do a weld then spin the whole lot round to do the next bit also in a nice easy downhand fashion with no crawling about. I donated it to a mate in the end when it was unlikely I'd need it again. Useful bits of kit.
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When I used to work on industrial dryers as a field service guy they were a godsend, I could carry mine around in my tool box rather than having to scrounge Stillsons off customersThose chain wrenches are damn handy. Some people really struggle to wrap them the right way though which can be quite entertaining to watch.
If you're reading this and you've ever used one - you're probably smiling right now
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Yep!Those chain wrenches are damn handy. Some people really struggle to wrap them the right way though which can be quite entertaining to watch.
If you're reading this and you've ever used one - you're probably smiling right now
Though a more modern version.That's why I got it only £7Those chain wrenches are damn handy. Some people really struggle to wrap them the right way though which can be quite entertaining to watch.
If you're reading this and you've ever used one - you're probably smiling right now
Had 3 previously but they all sold on ebay then I realised I still needed one
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A cheap dapping block set, for forming domes/hemispheres in thin sheet. It did a surprisingly good job on 1.5mm brass but that's really pushing it.
The punches are great; good sizes, good hardness and nice surface finish. The block is rubbish, there's duplicate hole sizes, huge steps between some sizes and the finish is rather poor on the smaller ones. I may buy a decent block if I find it need one but it's mainly the punches I'm after anyway, so I'm pretty pleased for 30 quid.
The punches are great; good sizes, good hardness and nice surface finish. The block is rubbish, there's duplicate hole sizes, huge steps between some sizes and the finish is rather poor on the smaller ones. I may buy a decent block if I find it need one but it's mainly the punches I'm after anyway, so I'm pretty pleased for 30 quid.
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A ouple of bargains Old school but great, earlier this week the kit MAP 625 17.5m pole and today a laod floats 
And a couple week back a pair of swing tip rods mades for me
And just joined Lymm Anglers Cant wait to get out the way of life
And a couple week back a pair of swing tip rods mades for me
And just joined Lymm Anglers
Cant wait to get out the way of life Is that for really tight oil filters?
Nah that a length of 20mm bar and welderIs that for really tight oil filters?
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The 'Manual on Machining Tufnol'.
They don't come up for sale often , so that's a good'un.......
They don't come up for sale often , so that's a good'un.......
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Interesting I didn't know there was such a thing. Definitely one to acquire
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Looks like you're going in to DIY hip replacements
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Some more of these, from Aldi.
Another 3 sets today. Got 3 yesterday, just to see what they're like. Only £1.99 per set, so thought: Why not.
Actually quite useful. Handy for popping tools & such in which you use quite regularly, hence don't want to keep taking in & out of toolbox's or drawers, or just them have floating around all over the place.
Chuck your tools in & just stack them somewhere. Quick & easy access, readily to hand.
Another 3 sets today. Got 3 yesterday, just to see what they're like. Only £1.99 per set, so thought: Why not.
Actually quite useful. Handy for popping tools & such in which you use quite regularly, hence don't want to keep taking in & out of toolbox's or drawers, or just them have floating around all over the place.
Chuck your tools in & just stack them somewhere. Quick & easy access, readily to hand.
The_Yellow_Ardvark
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Fleet Services, south bound.
5am today.
Middle row, 12 places from main doors.
5am today.
Middle row, 12 places from main doors.
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It put its head up, and I fired.....
