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

Cobbler · 2026-02-26T18:16:46+0000

8ob said:
Today I acquired some welding rod containers, wasn’t expecting much but there are decent. That’s a whole packet of 4mm rods, that should keep them dry, really handy for onsite use.

Bob

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I’ve got 2 ammunition cases like that, but green with a carrying strap, found them in a boot sale, had them years, from what I recall, only paid a couple of quid.

Cobbler · 2026-02-26T18:18:18+0000

droopsnoot said:
As I was passing B&Q, I finally gave in and bought a Black and Decker power file, as I keep looking at some stuff I need to grind down and thinking how easy one would make the job. A bit weird that they don't sell consumables for it, but I expect they'll be easy to find online.

I saw the Lidl ones at the weekend, but I don't have any of their other battery stuff so by the time I've bought a battery and charger it's about the same price. I expect when I go in this weekend they'll have mains ones for £15.

If it’s the same size as the Lidl mains ones, Screwfix keep the belts, not of the highest quality, but cheap enough.

The_Yellow_Ardvark · 2026-02-26T18:22:41+0000

Got a nice Nurse at Mayday hospital on Tuesday.

Bullet2012 · 2026-02-26T18:25:31+0000

Not this one :whistle:

Hampshire nurse who let patient touch breasts suspended

A panel found the nurse also used intimidating and harassing behaviour towards colleagues.

www.bbc.co.uk

OJCar · 2026-02-26T18:46:08+0000

droopsnoot said:
Black and Decker power file

Uses a 13mm x 451mm belt, not sure if those belts are used on anything else.
Got my spare belts off e-bay.
B&D Power File Belts

Cobbler · 2026-02-26T19:01:33+0000

OJCar said:
Uses a 13mm x 451mm belt, not sure if those belts are used on anything else.
Got my spare belts off e-bay.
B&D Power File Belts

Screwfix are 457mm from memory, the Lidl one 455,, but they work ok

Dapph2 · 2026-02-26T19:55:18+0000

nickk said:
Mundane stuff but after the previous 4 string lines this is how it should be,pull hard and it doesn’t snap.View attachment 531372

Architect's stringing line are good for 90 pound pulls and last a long time , so long as you keep heat and sharp abrasive stuff away from them

https://www.cmt.co.uk/professional-stringline

Dapph2 · 2026-02-26T19:59:46+0000

Cobbler said:
I’ve got 2 ammunition cases like that, but green with a carrying strap, found them in a boot sale, had them years, from what I recall, only paid a couple of quid.

Carrier for light mortar shells with screw caps with about 100mm internal diameter ???

Memmeddu · 2026-02-26T21:00:50+0000

8ob said:
Today I acquired some welding rod containers, wasn’t expecting much but there are decent. That’s a whole packet of 4mm rods, that should keep them dry, really handy for onsite use.

Bob

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Do you have a link?
I only find 350mm rods containers, 4mm size should be 450mm long

Bki26 · 2026-02-26T21:02:12+0000

Some lovely tumbler gears from @Pete. for the raglan!

Memmeddu · 2026-02-26T21:02:46+0000

Dapph2 said:
Carrier for light mortar shells with screw caps with about 100mm internal diameter ???

Most likely recoiless rifle cartridge comtainers, like for the Karl Gustav

Memmeddu · 2026-02-26T22:05:48+0000

Pictures taken in a hurry

Anyways it finally arrived home (I've had to order it somewhere else)

Turbo · 2026-02-26T23:19:22+0000

OJCar said:
Uses a 13mm x 451mm belt, not sure if those belts are used on anything else.
Got my spare belts off e-bay.
B&D Power File Belts

You can get the correct 451mm belts on ebay.
Don't get longer ones because they tend to come off too easily as they wear and stretch.

Munkul · 2026-02-27T06:02:06+0000

Some new general purpose quick clamps, as I'd misplaced a couple of my irwin ones. Got a 4pack, 2 small ones and two the same capacity as my irwin medium duty.

RichardM · 2026-02-27T07:33:19+0000

daedalusminos said:
Saved from the skip - BOFA 500 extraction fumecube unit.

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Flatulence issues? :whistle:

daedalusminos · 2026-02-27T07:50:48+0000

RichardM said:
Flatulence issues?

There may be more of these going in the skip if anyone is interested.... Would have to be collection or potentially post (they're heavy). Word of warning .. I think they're obsolete and the vapour filter may not be available... I think the pre-filter is still available. They're industrial quality.

Cobbler · 2026-02-27T08:40:53+0000

Dapph2 said:
Carrier for light mortar shells with screw caps with about 100mm internal diameter ???

That’s right. Lovely for rods, all o ring sealed.

dobbslc · 2026-02-27T08:44:12+0000

Bki26 said:
Some lovely tumbler gears from @Pete. for the raglan!
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He's good at gears.

Blobber · 2026-02-27T11:56:09+0000

daedalusminos said:
There may be more of these going in the skip if anyone is interested.... Would have to be collection or potentially post (they're heavy). Word of warning .. I think they're obsolete and the vapour filter may not be available... I think the pre-filter is still available. They're industrial quality.

That sounds interesting, how big are they? any idea what amount of air they shift?