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

[Johnnybravo]

I went to lidl and got two pairs of their work trousers as they have knee pad pockets, and some steaks, tho I did say I would stop buying from the germans. One of the trousers have to go back, 36" waist is fine, its a size bigger than I need anyway, but the upper legs are about 5 sizes too small!
The knee pockets are rubbish too small, had to trim the pads to get them in

I got the second 4" LCD and quick disconnect. Amazon thought it would be clever to pack the QD against the glass screen in a thin cardboard. Posted back and recieved the refund already. Now price has gone up

Maybe you need to take the steaks out the trousers before trying them on....

 

[Mick Annick]

Found on Leboncoin (French free ads), a Wurth 5 drawer unit, had no wheels but that was soon sorted - has captive nuts for them so made some adapter plates to fit the wheels I had, also knocked up a handle - will paint that tomorrow.

Now just need to get a set of runners for the bottom drawer, Wurth still list them - has anyone found a way around their ‘trade only’ policy?

 

[Johnnybravo]

Found on Leboncoin (French free ads), a Wurth 5 drawer unit, had no wheels but that was soon sorted - has captive nuts for them so made some adapter plates to fit the wheels I had, also knocked up a handle - will paint that tomorrow.

Now just need to get a set of runners for the bottom drawer, Wurth still list them - has anyone found a way around their ‘trade only’ policy?

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Just say you are self employed. Worked for me no problem a couple of years back when I needed some spot weld drill bits that only they supplied for a spot weld removal tool I had at the time. They were very helpful, and i paid by card over the phone.

 

[Mick Annick]

Just say you are self employed. Worked for me no problem a couple of years back when I needed some spot weld drill bits that only they supplied for a spot weld removal tool I had at the time. They were very helpful, and i paid by card over the phone.

Thanks Johnny
I tried that, they’re a bit stricter on the rules here!

 

[Helder]

Some lovely files. Looking at you guys' hauls I should possibly stop by Lidl too.
I've seen those parkside holesaws a few times now. Are they any good?

 

[Memmeddu]

This bench

 

[optima21]

I got a pack of playing cards and a badge

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only in my possession for a short while until I pass them on to the local industrial museum. Many years ago I went to a school and the ajoining property was the factory that Pratt Burnerd chucks were made in.

 

[Dr.Al]

Gotta love a freebie...

 

[JEZGUZ]

A bit early I suppose, but in about 4 hours I get my Lurgy jab.

 

[Dieselman 63]

This has come into my possession. It needs a bit of work doing to it, but generally it seems a good machine. $50

 

[Arc Tourist]

This has come into my possession. It needs a bit of work doing to it, but generally it seems a good machine. $50

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Hard to see, but is that a 110 volt twist lock plug on the cord ?

 

[Dieselman 63]

Hard to see, but is that a 110 volt twist lock plug on the cord ?

No, 220v. I started restoring it last night. All the bearings removed, and new ones bought - the bearing shop actually had them all in stock! Bit of a treat Then back together whilst I could still remember how it all worked.

 

[123hotchef]

A new flood light. A set of center punches and some welders pencils.

 

[dobbslc]

A new floor nailer.


Pity the solid oak flooring I bought is full of manufacturing defects that Wickes want nothing to do with....

 

[123hotchef]

A new floor nailer.
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Pity the solid oak flooring I bought is full of manufacturing defects that Wickes want nothing to do with....

oh man credit card company?
given up with the real stuff now LVT is so much better in my home enviroment

 

[dobbslc]

What's LVT?
Good point on the credit card!

 

[123hotchef]

What's LVT?
Good point on the credit card!

luxury vinyl tile, the likes of Amtico the best IMO and Kardean a close second!

 

[dobbslc]

Ok, a friend has Antico flooring, I think it cost a few quid!

 

[123hotchef]

Ok, a friend has Antico flooring, I think it cost a few quid!

yes it aint cheap but you get what you pay for! I did our bathroom with it as I could afford to do the 1mx2m room with it! did the down stairs with a cheap china copy, it aint half as good! if I re do the ground floor ill pay the 10x the cost for amtico

 

[Turbo]

No, 220v. I started restoring it last night. All the bearings removed, and new ones bought - the bearing shop actually had them all in stock! Bit of a treat Then back together whilst I could still remember how it all worked.

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Does the 2 output shafts mean you can connect the flexi for 2 speeds?

That will be like a dremel on a trunk full of steroids when you get it finished! Would be great for doing porting work on cylinder heads but with a carbide cutter also great for finishing welds!