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Be careful, it may pull that tool chest into orbit !!
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Be careful, it may pull that tool chest into orbit !!
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A book I bought was delivered today, which was an unsoiled 15th edition of Machinery's Handbook. Inside was an envelope with a receipt in it from "The Institute Of Mechanical Engineers" dated November 1956. What seemed interesting, was that the receipt was for money accepted so the person applying didn't have to take an examination; what a crock of s#!+. If I'm not lost in translation (?), that's a receipt for back handers in writing, lol. 
What do you think ?
What do you think ?
arther dailey
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No nothing changes really does it, cronyism rules...its not what you know but who is in your pocket.Arther
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Awesome book, I have one , loads of infoA book I bought was delivered today, which was an unsoiled 15th edition of Machinery's Handbook. Inside was an envelope with a receipt in it from "The Institute Of Mechanical Engineers" dated November 1956. What seemed interesting, was that the receipt was for money accepted so the person applying didn't have to take an examination; what a crock of s#!+. If I'm not lost in translation (?), that's a receipt for back handers in writing, lol.
What do you think ?
slim_boy_fat
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I got one of these [Dell Latitude 620] FOC from a very nice chap on the BMW forum I frequent, the intention is to use it only for diagnostics, coding etc once I decide which software will suit my needs best. I already have a generic code reader which reads/clears most fault codes [and gives access to 'live data'] but there's apparently so much you can do with the 'proper' marque dedicated software - another steep learning curve looms. 
What I need to avoid is turning the car into a brick because I've clicked on the wrong thing......
What I need to avoid is turning the car into a brick because I've clicked on the wrong thing......
Arc Tourist
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And I can't even program a VCRI got one of these [Dell Latitude 620] FOC from a very nice chap on the BMW forum I frequent, the intention is to use it only for diagnostics, coding etc once I decide which software will suit my needs best. I already have a generic code reader which reads/clears most fault codes [and gives access to 'live data'] but there's apparently so much you can do with the 'proper' marque dedicated software - another steep learning curve looms.
, and they're obsolete.
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Yeah, unfortunately it would seem so. Imagine if your local brain surgeon bought off taking an exam.
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Yeah, unfortunately it would seem so. Imagine if your local brain surgeon bought off taking an exam.
Brain surgery is easy, just about anyone can take the top off someone's skull and have a guddle [see here for translation
http://caledonianmercury.com/2010/03/19/useful-scots-word-guddle/003765 ] about inside - the REAL secret lies in a) keeping the patient alive and b) sensible when you've finished. 
I have huge respect for our Healthcare professionals btw, before anyone
, having been on the receiving end of their expertise over recent years. 
Arc Tourist
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Guddling, it's kind of like "Wiggling" for snapping turtles, only you don't have to worry about loosing fingers. 
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Exemptions are(in Marine Engineering at any rate; doubtless other branches are similar) often available where you are time served or have broadly equivalent qualifications; I have a B.Eng so when I ran away to sea I submitted this to the MCA and in return for a cheque for £50 or thereabouts I got a letter saying I was exempt from all academic studies and only had to complete sea time and workshop subjects to qualify.A book I bought was delivered today, which was an unsoiled 15th edition of Machinery's Handbook. Inside was an envelope with a receipt in it from "The Institute Of Mechanical Engineers" dated November 1956. What seemed interesting, was that the receipt was for money accepted so the person applying didn't have to take an examination; what a crock of s#!+. If I'm not lost in translation (?), that's a receipt for back handers in writing, lol.
What do you think ?
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I have the exact same model laptop* as my works back up as it was one of the last laptops to have a dedicated serial port.I got one of these [Dell Latitude 620] FOC from a very nice chap on the BMW forum I frequent, the intention is to use it only for diagnostics, coding etc once I decide which software will suit my needs best. I already have a generic code reader which reads/clears most fault codes [and gives access to 'live data'] but there's apparently so much you can do with the 'proper' marque dedicated software - another steep learning curve looms.
A decent laptop that you could pick up at a reasonable price as a lot were used by big corporations.
I also have a docking station for it as well.
*Actually I have 3 but I'm a bit anal like that! One running XP and 2 running Windows 7.
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Ok, I understand, but it still seems like paying an extortion.
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The latest batch of unsaleable ( by the place I work at) stuff includes Rocol copper grease spray, some cans of spray paint, brake cleaner, penetrating fluid, some castor wheels, some shim strip and the pick of the bunch a 3 litre bottle of Sif Liquid Flux, I've had a quick check on the price of this stuff and the Sif liquid is around £175 plus vat don't know how that figure is reached but it's around £70 a litre. What I need to know is whether I can use it like normal flux i.e. just paint it on or will I have to use a gas fluxer set up. I've got Oxy/Acetylene gear but no bottles at the moment and I don't have a gas fluxer set up, but was thinking of using my propane torch for the heat source. The opinions of the collective would be appreciated.
don't know how that figure is reached but it's around £70 a litre. What I need to know is whether I can use it like normal flux i.e. just paint it on or will I have to use a gas fluxer set up. I've got Oxy/Acetylene gear but no bottles at the moment and I don't have a gas fluxer set up, but was thinking of using my propane torch for the heat source. The opinions of the collective would be appreciated.
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The latest batch of unsaleable ( by the place I work at) stuff includes Rocol copper grease spray, some cans of spray paint, brake cleaner, penetrating fluid, some castor wheels, some shim strip and the pick of the bunch a 3 litre bottle of Sif Liquid Flux, I've had a quick check on the price of this stuff and the Sif liquid is around £175 plus vat
My main opinion is I need to come and visit the skip outside your work
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My main opinion is I need to come and visit the skip outside your work
Fine, if you can get past the electrified fence and lasers he's installed round them......
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I was let out today.
I know:
Who let the Vark Out!!
I went skip diving, a gold mine/
A good haul of wood chisels.
Metal Sliding bevel.
File, sharp.
2 x rose Pruners.
Brass Blow Lamp. Hand pup produces some pressure.
And........... Wait for it.........
The Roybi is well past it's best, no fuel tank and does not pull over.
The Still had fuel, no plug.
Stole the plug from the other one, she fired up on the forth pull.
Runs a bit rough, may be air filter, correct plug and a good run with new fuel.
One Happy Vark.
No pass the beer.
I know:
Who let the Vark Out!!
I went skip diving, a gold mine/
A good haul of wood chisels.
Metal Sliding bevel.
File, sharp.
2 x rose Pruners.
Brass Blow Lamp. Hand pup produces some pressure.
And........... Wait for it.........
The Roybi is well past it's best, no fuel tank and does not pull over.
The Still had fuel, no plug.
Stole the plug from the other one, she fired up on the forth pull.
Runs a bit rough, may be air filter, correct plug and a good run with new fuel.
One Happy Vark.
No pass the beer.
His
I have been doing the neighbour a favour dont mind giving people a hand nygiving him access as he is building an extention It's tight on his side and before we moved it a 1yr ago . The people where a bit of a pain.
So let him track digger up drive and dump trailers. Made bit of mess so said he would sort it. Old gravel as the drive.
So for FOC I have this
Result
I have been doing the neighbour a favour dont mind giving people a hand nygiving him access as he is building an extention It's tight on his side and before we moved it a 1yr ago . The people where a bit of a pain.
So let him track digger up drive and dump trailers. Made bit of mess so said he would sort it. Old gravel as the drive.
So for FOC I have this
Result
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