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

[MattH]

Today I acquired a Startrite Bandsaw and a 6" Willow Sander/Linisher.

Plus whilst out and about collecting these I popped in on another forum member and received a party invite, result

 

[winchman]

Did you know all the parts are still available!
http://www.machinespares.net/document-library/

 

[MattH]

Good link. Lots of bits still available for this one: a 12S5 Bandit.

 

[visor_down]

Today this arrived, bought off our favourite auction site....apologies for poor phone pic

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I recall reading that some of you have these [or similar] and that for 'serious' cleaning add some ammonia to the cleaning solution along with the washing up liquid.

Mine is only the 3-litre tank model, how much ammonia would you use in the solution?

They're great for carbs!

 

[Johnseat]

They're great for carbs!

Yes they are, I have a 1ltr jobbie as I only use mine to clean my kart carbs and they are tiny.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

They're great for carbs!

Any clue about the ammonium? I've tried a search but can't find the thread where it was mentioned.....

 

[8ob]

Bought a chinese tilt table for the mill which is a bit of a joke at the best past of £50, got a mother of one secondhand for the same money on the bay of thieves.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Spot a Happy Vark.
Few days in Hasting and this, as well as a hangover, is what I got.
Total outlay. £45.

2 Battery testers 1 multi-meter. All in date for Calibration.

Forrestal bits and drill for drilling curved holes.
Sharp, almost new.

Drill bits, metric, some are shot. But I have spares.

Box of heat shrink.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Oh yes.
Best screwdriver, EVER!!!!

 

[Maker]

Today I acquired:

A load of wood.
Excuse the caption over the picture, its a screenshot from Snapchat.
Workbench pics to follow in a few days.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

View attachment 93872 Oh yes.
Best screwdriver, EVER!!!!

That's Dr Who's sonic screwdriver!! Just be very careful what/who you point it at!!!!!!!

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

@slim_boy_fat
It was, it is now mine.!!!!!!!!

 

[toddy]

yesterday i wondered into homebase looking for ideas.. as i was boored (again)

and found they have there own branded 18v battery impact wrench on offer for £25 inc battery and charger.... couldnt help my self to one... as it can be left in the back of the car at that price..
they did have the bare battery powered angle ginder there too for £15 but didnt get that.

 

[scotb]

hows the impact wrench? looking for a cheap one for the workshop

 

[toddy]

it looks pritty good and at the price i would say pop down to your local homebase and see if they have any..
im sure if you find it now what your after you could sell it for more

 

[arther dailey]

View attachment 93872 Oh yes.
Best screwdriver, EVER!!!!

Explain more about screwdriver please

 

[Kayos]

A severe hangover, I'm far too old to be dragged out to nightclubs for Halloween

 

[bigegg]

Explain more about screwdriver please

Its a toy, based on a "sonic screwdriver" as used by doctor who...

 

[arther dailey]

thanks, I thought it might be the modern version of one I have which holds the screw captive,cabinet makers I think.

 

[123hotchef]

Explain more about screwdriver please

ditto