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

[Onoff]

once got nicked for a dirty number plate gotta fill your pocket book somehow without straining yourself

Got overtaken on the A2 the other morning by a motorbike proper going for it. Way in excess of the 50mph limit. The average speed cameras there do work too. Got a mate looking at a ban for multiple speeding offences in the same week! "I was only doing 59!"

The bike was immaculate but the rear number plate oddly smeared, almost like it was deliberate...

 

[Johnnybravo]

I trimmed one of mine and still have it stuck on the door of an old toolbox

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Haven’t seen a Parma sticker in years…RC or slot cars?

 

[Pete.]

I trimmed one of mine and still have it stuck on the door of an old toolbox

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No postcode on that one, so it was already illegal or is from a pre-2001 bike where it's not a requirement.

 

[dobbslc]

Haven’t seen a Parma sticker in years…RC or slot cars?

I spotted that as well! Was George Parma the name of the guy that imported all the gear?

 

[Johnnybravo]

I spotted that as well! Was George Parma the name of the guy that imported all the gear?

Not sure to be fair. I don’t think so as it was a brand that I used to buy from a modelshop when I was a lad living in South Africa.

 

[daleyd]

No postcode on that one, so it was already illegal or is from a pre-2001 bike where it's not a requirement.

The Birmingham phone code of 021 should give you some idea of age! So at the latest mid 90’s?

 

[Robotstar5]

Haven’t seen a Parma sticker in years…RC or slot cars?

RC indoor racing

 

[Robotstar5]

No postcode on that one, so it was already illegal or is from a pre-2001 bike where it's not a requirement.

Some time in the 80's, can't recall which bike it was off.

 

[Memmeddu]

Captured the rat with a trap ,had to kill him because it eat poison bags and was much more human to kill him quickly than let him experience the effects of it

 

[AdventuresInMetal]

I'd be interested I a review as I need to get something other than 36 grit for final finishing etc

Granted its a bit soon for much of a review but I used half a strip and clean wheel an 80 grit and a 120 grit this morning cleaning up a car chassis for welding and they perfermed just about the same as the Abracs abrasives I was using previously, I have never used any of the 3M products so can't compare it to those but for the money I can't see any problems with it, especially as a bit of a starter set.

 

[indy4x]

Stopped off at a Lidle today, just to pickup some bits for a BBQ and my sisters. Quickly browsed the middle aisle and came home with this

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Got home and tried it out, it vibrates, as in really vibrates, is this normal for the Parkside Multi Grinders?

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Popped back to the store, instant swap for another, didn't even as me why

 

[cardiffrob]

Today I acquired...

...a Singer 29K53 Boot Patcher, still on a treadle but with a motor/clutch and a couple of spare motor/clutch units. Finally found one without slop or worn gears. Happy!!

 

[bricol]

I spotted that as well! Was George Parma the name of the guy that imported all the gear?

Parma was an American company - although there was a "George" involved somewhere in the UK importing I think - from my memories of devouring Model Cars magazine when it came out every two months . . .

When 1/10 circuit racing started, I ran a Parma Greenwood Corvette shell on my self-built car, then on a Bolink (Eliminatior) chassis. That or a TMS (I think) Jaguar XJ Group C shell in Silk Cut colours - think Parma did the stickers.

 

[Luggsey]

Today my local recycle produced a 400A Murex torch and a pair of 3/4 unc/unf taps for £2!
Not sure if the Murex brand is better then the Essab £15 ones but it was only a quid!
Taps will go into my drawer of precious things!

 

[Blobber]

Popped back to the store, instant swap for another, didn't even as me why

But is it any better??

 

[dobbslc]

Parma was an American company - although there was a "George" involved somewhere in the UK importing I think - from my memories of devouring Model Cars magazine when it came out every two months . . .

When 1/10 circuit racing started, I ran a Parma Greenwood Corvette shell on my self-built car, then on a Bolink (Eliminatior) chassis. That or a TMS (I think) Jaguar XJ Group C shell in Silk Cut colours - think Parma did the stickers.

I thought there was a George involved somewhere, a big fat bloke
I had a PB circuit car for a while (can't remember the name of it) and raced at WLRC in Hillingdon but ended up racing the nationals in touring cars.

 

[cheb]

I thought there was a George involved somewhere, a big fat bloke
I had a PB circuit car for a while (can't remember the name of it) and raced at WLRC in Hillingdon but ended up racing the nationals in touring cars.

He wasn't a shrinking violet then?

 

[Mike Pinches]

I got fed up of emptying half the tools out my tool chest to take when I go racing or to trackdays, so I just got this.

That just leaves the screwdrivers, pliers, side snips, wire strippers, saw, files, drill, tap and dies etc to take from the main chest

 

[cardiffrob]

Any thoughts what I can do with these Motor/Clutch units? 2 spare ones.

First one saws 1450 rpm and 400W, 1-phase.

 

[8ob]

Off the bay of thieves, one Ridgid 4"-6" plastic pipe cutter.Been keeping my open for one of these, brand new in the box at less than half price.

Bob