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

[ronan]

Look for the “war finish” and small plate indicating it was on war loan

Whatever happened with all the war loan and lend lease equipment ? It was never returned or did the Americans not want it back ? Did they give it was aid ? I was looking at a Savage made lee enfield rifle a while ago, it was clearly marked "US PROPERTY", along the side of the action.

 

[Tinbasherdan]

Whatever happened with all the war loan and lend lease equipment ? It was never returned or did the Americans not want it back ? Did they give it was aid ? I was looking at a Savage made lee enfield rifle a while ago, it was clearly marked "US PROPERTY", along the side of the action.

Well there was a big p&w vertical borer in the shipyard still being used when I left in 2014 that Had a plate on it saying it had been supplied under the lend lease agreement

 

[bigegg]

something for my christmas list:
https://www.costco.co.uk/Toys-Baby-...m_source=Promo&utm_content=Hero&utm_term=LEGO

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

A folding gazebo.

Got a insulated shed to build in November and will keep the tools dry.
I'd pop outside for a test bit it's piddling down.

Could do with some weights now. The covering is held with guy ropes.

Not gonna grumble for 40 quid.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

A folding gazebo.

Got a insulated shed to build in November and will keep the tools dry.
I'd pop outside for a test bit it's piddling down.

Could do with some weights now. The covering is held with guy ropes.

Not gonna grumble for 40 quid.
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Same as this one.

 

[bigegg]

A folding gazebo.

Got a insulated shed to build in November and will keep the tools dry.
I'd pop outside for a test bit it's piddling down.

Could do with some weights now. The covering is held with guy ropes.

Not gonna grumble for 40 quid.
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we used to use 20kg lifting weights for the market stalls.
nice and flat to minimize trip hazards

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

we used to use 20kg lifting weights for the market stalls.
nice and flat to minimize trip hazards

Good idea.

Good job the wife's not home.

Could just about work under it without lifting the legs if it's windy.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Not a bad haul today.

A Tool shop I visit quiet a lot gave me a call and told me they had some bits I may be interested in or have asked about in the past.
They were right, I was interested and I did leave with them.



Marples wood turning chisels set. Look un-used as well.



A set of small wire brush set, @slim_boy_fat yes, that shop we both know.


I had enough time to stop by a local charity shop, again they had set aside some bits.
Useful to me and MIS.



Pruning Saw.
Compass.
Clutch aligning tool.
Eclispe Pad saw handle.
Pliers.

 

[zx9]

Works on the slow boats but the cats on the jersey run are very unpredictable and roll in a very odd motion.

You obviously never did the Dover Calais hovercraft that was unpredictable, one memorable crossing we got back to within a mile of Dover and the crew were saying that it was too rough to turn back to Calais I hate roller coasters but that crossing was fun.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

You obviously never did the Dover Calais hovercraft that was unpredictable, one memorable crossing we got back to within a mile of Dover and the crew were saying that it was too rough to turn back to Calais I hate roller coasters but that crossing was fun.

I did a few times. Dealt with that better than the cat though.

 

[Arc Tourist]

……….. Good job the wife's not home.

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Just tell her you think you saw a drip coming from the ceiling.

 

[4String.]

I haven’t got the energy to remove all the bubble wrap that the dear lady in Lerwick put it all in yesterday afternoon, but suffice it to say that somewhere in the cab there’s 4 bottles of single malt whisky, a bottle of spiced gin for OH, God Only knows how many bags of Shetland fudge, and a new mug coz I bust my old one last week.

And before it all gets home it will be well travelled as having got off the ferry in Aberdeen at 7 o’clock this morning, I’ve got 2 drops for the centre of London tomorrow morning followed by a return load out of Lakenheath in Suffolk before getting home on Friday, not much change from 1500 miles .

And that’s long-distance trucking, UK style .

 

[slim_boy_fat]

A set of small wire brush set,

 

[Nick67GT]

And before it all gets home it will be well travelled as having got off the ferry in Aberdeen at 7 o’clock this morning, I’ve got 2 drops for the centre of London tomorrow morning followed by a return load out of Lakenheath in Suffolk before getting home on Friday, not much change from 1500 miles .

And that’s long-distance trucking, UK style .

Drive safe!

 

[slim_boy_fat]

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Drive safe!

Surely that should be the right foot to the fore [or floor....].....?

 

[pcwizme]

Dull, slow week. Some mad customers, some insane ones and a few puppy hugs. But little gains.


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Bucket Pump.
What made me like this was the date.
1917.
Stamped War Department.
Bristol Docks.
I need a nozzle and a rubber braded hose. The hunt is on.

I have some of the more modern versions which have the same hose I believe (or simular as they are a stirup pump from the same design) if you want ill see if one has a dead pump but good hose (the nozzle is built in to the end of the hose)

It will take a few weeks as they are at the back of the store somewhere but if i do have them they are yours for the cost of the postage.

 

[indy4x]

After seeing @mrsbruce post about safety spec with reading lenses in I bought some

And a new pair of gauntlets

Very pleased with the specs and I might order a set of the bifocals to try out as well

 

[Chillitt]

The first bit of woodwork came out of the chemistry lab today. along with a few more metal cabinets. Its a rubbish pic, but I didnt get in till half ten.

 

[Farside]

The first bit of woodwork came out of the chemistry lab today. along with a few more metal cabinets. Its a rubbish pic, but I didnt get in till half ten.

Love that kind of stuff. Lab woodwork from days gone by when stuff was made to just sit there and work, not fall apart.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

I have some of the more modern versions which have the same hose I believe (or simular as they are a stirup pump from the same design) if you want ill see if one has a dead pump but good hose (the nozzle is built in to the end of the hose)

It will take a few weeks as they are at the back of the store somewhere but if i do have them they are yours for the cost of the postage.

I think the suitable reply would be:
Yes please.