Blue Chips
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Interesting fuel shut-off valve.
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Pigeon_Droppings2
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Lovely little dial guage....way better than I needed but I wanted to stay away from the usual eBay rubbish. Seem quality little gauge...it's funny how you can really feel when things are made well.
Pete.
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Smile Dial. They are actually not bad at all. I had one, dunno where it is now I keep looking out for it but it hasn't reared it's smiley head.
Pigeon_Droppings2
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Its really a lot better than I need....am only doing the runout on the volvo front discs but I decided why not get something thats not the usual ebay junk. As I get older I just like using stuff thats made well....you know the sort of stuff that doesn't tear chunks out of your fingers or just fall to bits on the first job.
From what I can tell it's a lovely little gauge....I did eventually work out how to zero it
Need an old school magnetic holder next....trying to avoid the junk on that front too if I can.
James1979
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How spendy?
I need a few and it’s a balance between quality and price. I’m not building space rockets but something that’s accurate enough for engine builds etc would be nice
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These two, from a local Facebook posting saying "are these any use to anyone before they go to the tip?". Yes, indeed they are.
They've been in an office, so they're really clean, and it seems a pity to get them all dirty in my shed. And I'll have to probably get rid of something to make them fit anywhere. But most of my cupboard space is stuff like old kitchen units, so these are an improvement I think. Fortunately my mate was able to transport them for me.
They've been in an office, so they're really clean, and it seems a pity to get them all dirty in my shed. And I'll have to probably get rid of something to make them fit anywhere. But most of my cupboard space is stuff like old kitchen units, so these are an improvement I think. Fortunately my mate was able to transport them for me.
Pigeon_Droppings2
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Found it on ebay for £19 inc postage...was a little more than I wanted to pay but it looked like new. When it arrived...it is new...clearly never been used I think....it says 0.1mm.
I think new they're £40....but thats crazy money
.I saw the cheap stuff was £20 for a gauge and stand....most likely it'll be utter junk and I'm getting too old for that nonsense. This smile gauge feels lovely to use....its silky smooth.
My friend bought a corner clamp recently...it snapped on first use. He asked me what metal it was...I replied its not metal it's chinesium! Whats that he asked....payback for not sorting your recycling properly
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Today I acquired some brushes for my ever increasing pile of dead grinders, with luck some of them will be rescued.
Bob
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A Full List Of The Makes, Brands and Manufacturers That We Keep Spare Parts & Accessories For. Including The Leading Brand Of Power Tools & Garden Machinery.
solenttools.co.uk
Try this place.
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Nice wheel barrow but whats that on top?
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If you said that cost 20 quid I'd believe you and if you said it cost 500 quid I'd still believe you. Put that out at a car boot sale for 20 quid and someone would pick it up, put it in a posh antique shop and someone will snap it up for 500. The funny thing is the person who will happily give 500 in a posh shop for it would scoff at it if it was only 20 quid.
The value of this stuff seems to be based on where it's sold rather than anything else
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Nice wheel barrow but whats that on top?
Dunno, I only wanted the wheelbarrow frame, I'll probably weigh the green thing in
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Today I acquired some brushes for my ever increasing pile of dead grinders, with luck some of them will be rescued.
Bob
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Miles Tools & Machinery are a good resource for spares
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Stick a light bulb on itDunno, I only wanted the wheelbarrow frame, I'll probably weigh the green thing in
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better watch your llicense on that oneStreetfighter fireblade, rough around the edges but been my mates bike since 2016 so know its a good one...sometimes i ask myself why
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if they dont fit rub them down to size on emery clothToday I acquired some brushes for my ever increasing pile of dead grinders, with luck some of them will be rescued.
Bob
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use the springs of the old ones if neededA tin whistle?We went a walk round the charity shops yesterday and I picked up a High D whistle for £1.25. I cleaned it up and sterilised it and spotted some writing, Dixon so I googled it and they are £38
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no this is the one to lose the licensebetter watch your llicense on that one
..gone now as i was scared to get it dirty
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