The "What Is It" Thread ?

[RWD3M]

Thanks all, perhaps I won't bin it then

 

[500e]

Sounds a bit like the truck tyre machine Fred. this beast rotates the wheel and another wheel shoves the tyre straight off the rim.

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We have one of those @8ob for the Merlo and loader tyres good bit of kit, the agg men next to home have the bigger version for tractor rears.
@RWD3M
Had those years ago they worked OK bit physical and not for alloys, another version had 3 claws that griped back of wheel and bead breaker 1 air cyl did both opperations, like @8ob said, what you need is the bar

 

[500e]

Comes in flat sticks as well

 

[brightspark]

We have one of those @8ob for the Merlo and loader tyres good bit of kit, the agg men next to home have the bigger version for tractor rears.
@RWD3M
Had those years ago they worked OK bit physical and not for alloys, another version had 3 claws that griped back of wheel and bead breaker 1 air cyl did both opperations, like @8ob said, what you need is the bar
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thats the bar that i said you need and is missing there bloody expensive but the machines not much cop without it

 

[Arc Tourist]

Hi guys,

This tin turned up in a pile of stuff I recently acquired from a good friend clearing out his late father's shed. Aside from square chalk (which it isn't) anyone know what it is and what it's for? It's a good deal denser and heavier than chalk and has maybe a slightly waxy feel to it?
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TIA!

I've always known it as being called "Soapstone", for marking on steel.

 

[Erie Fred]

Yup soapstone, every needs some. Avail in most LWS.
just rub it on any piece of steel to sharpen it.
The do make round that will fit a standard pencil sharpener, along with a holder.

 

[not done it yet]

Also, when scraped, provides a powder. Always a small piece provided in (older?) puncture repair kits for dusting around the finished tube patch, to prevent the tube sticking to the tyre.

 

[Arc Tourist]

We dropped off a few donations at the local "Shed" next to the recycling centre, and I sometimes find something old and interesting things. Yesterday it was this small 11cm x 5cm x 3cm thick nickel plated box, which has the words " RECORD and ENGLISH MAKE stamped on it. I've looked on line, but couldn't find any information other than a similar one on ebay offered with what appear to be some random bits to encourage a sale.

So, I know its a box, but does any know " What is it for " ?

 

[Erie Fred]

Didn't "Record" make small wood working planes ?

 

[Arc Tourist]

Didn't "Record" make small wood working planes ?

Yeah, like the Stanley and Sargent models; but somehow I don't think it would be tool related ?

 

[Erie Fred]

Maybe the box was for it ?

Yeah, like the Stanley and Sargent models.

 

[Arc Tourist]

Maybe the box was for it ?

Wouldn't think so, as the box is only 2" inches by 4 1/4" inches by 1 1/8" inch high.

 

[RWD3M]

I recently acquired an old Triumph brand steel cabinet and today, finally got round to ripping out the old home made shelving to put in my own home made shelving. Whilst doing so, I found tghis lying in the bottom of the cabinet:

Apologies for the lack of a mug for scale, but its just under 25mm long and about 5.5 mm in diameter.

Apart from the obvious, any other suggestions?

 

[cheb]

It's an about 5.5mm calibre bullet.

Possibly a .22 rim fire LR. That's what it looks like to me.

 

[pedrobedro]

Ballast.

No need for that, he only asked.

 

[Tinbasherdan]

I recently acquired an old Triumph brand steel cabinet and today, finally got round to ripping out the old home made shelving to put in my own home made shelving. Whilst doing so, I found tghis lying in the bottom of the cabinet:

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Apologies for the lack of a mug for scale, but its just under 25mm long and about 5.5 mm in diameter.

Apart from the obvious, any other suggestions?

it’s a live .22 long rifle round. Pull the head out with some pliers, too the powder out and dispose of everything.

 

[cheb]

But not the day before you are planning on going through an airport.

 

[Erie Fred]

They sell them in 550 round boxes.....they tend to get scattered everywhere.
that one looks like it went thru the laundry......

 

[JEZGUZ]

Put it in a vice and give it a smack with a hammer and then dodge the bit of lead whizzing around the garage. Oh and wear ear protection it gets a bit loud.

 

[Arc Tourist]

Put it in a vice and give it a smack with a hammer and then dodge the bit of lead whizzing around the garage. Oh and wear ear protection it gets a bit loud.

That's obviously funny for those of us familiar with firearms and ammunition, but not for those who are unfamiliar, and may try what you suggest.