AVI_8
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Yes that’s it, they’re on eBay as well
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Picked up this hefty Pratt Bernard 6" today from @puffernutter - great to meet you 
It's in very good order, bit of surface rust and need to make/buy some jaws. Moves nicely, very happy with it.
It's in very good order, bit of surface rust and need to make/buy some jaws. Moves nicely, very happy with it.
indy4x
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My lease car is going back in the near future, wasn't in a rush to find a replacement but my old Grand Cherokee is currently in bits so have been on the lookout for a clean and tidy motor that can tow 3t
Budget wasn't huge but wanted something clean and tidy
Came home with this yesterday
Really wanted another D3 or 4 but prices are inflated ATM, this ticks most of the boxes and way cheaper
Its got the Merc 3l V6 diesel motor so no slouch
Budget wasn't huge but wanted something clean and tidy
Came home with this yesterday
Really wanted another D3 or 4 but prices are inflated ATM, this ticks most of the boxes and way cheaper
Its got the Merc 3l V6 diesel motor so no slouch
MetalMonkey
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Nothing too exciting, but stocked up on these from the flatpack & meatball supplier.
I have been using eneloops for a while with good success, especially as alkaline seem to leak on anything expensive at every opportunity these days.
Ladda are supposed to be rebranded eneloop cells, with the 1900s & 750 the same as the white label eneloops, but a good deal cheaper, so I though I'd give them a go.
Got them on the charger now doing a break in, so we will see what they come back with.
I have been using eneloops for a while with good success, especially as alkaline seem to leak on anything expensive at every opportunity these days.
Ladda are supposed to be rebranded eneloop cells, with the 1900s & 750 the same as the white label eneloops, but a good deal cheaper, so I though I'd give them a go.
Got them on the charger now doing a break in, so we will see what they come back with.
dan.taylor.1
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Good to know. Will have to grab some next time the Mrs drags me there!
Something I've always wanted, is a Nixie tube clock, but I can't really justify the cost for one, however an advert for a fake one popped up somewhere just before Christmas.
After a bit searching and research, an order was placed, and this box got delivered today-
Which contained this collection of parts -
It uses 6 separate IPS 135x240pixel screens, which can be customised to display whatever images you'd like.
However, I'm more than happy with the default option-
The displays also have RGB LEDs on the rear of them that can be programmed to provide rearward lighting.
And if anybody wants to see how genuine Nixie tubes are made, and/or what they cost, do a search for Dalibor Farny.
Or if you have an interest in old technology in general, it's worth looking at the whole story behind Dalibor Farny as the owner resurrected the production of Nixie tubes.
After a bit searching and research, an order was placed, and this box got delivered today-
Which contained this collection of parts -
It uses 6 separate IPS 135x240pixel screens, which can be customised to display whatever images you'd like.
However, I'm more than happy with the default option-
The displays also have RGB LEDs on the rear of them that can be programmed to provide rearward lighting.
And if anybody wants to see how genuine Nixie tubes are made, and/or what they cost, do a search for Dalibor Farny.
Or if you have an interest in old technology in general, it's worth looking at the whole story behind Dalibor Farny as the owner resurrected the production of Nixie tubes.
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That's a bit overkill, just for telling the time of day.
I am currently looking at the alternative firmware that allows it to be internet connected, so it can get the time from a NTP server.
The main processor used is an Espressif esp32-s2-wroom, so the functionality should be there...
Sergei Slovenija
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knurling tool, DDR made. 
What's DDR made and how do they actually make the knurling wheels.
cheb
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The old East German Republic, Deutsche Demokratische Republik.
First, you start with a set of knurling wheels ...
Sergei Slovenija
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Approximately how Mausers do. I'll check it in my work, but in those years, the East Germans made good pieces of iron.
There was a good offer for an old Zeus in perfect condition and complete set, but it's too early for me to look in the direction of such tools.
My Old Landy
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A friend gave me this today.
