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

[Bullet2012]

Completed the acquisition today, a few weeks ago I got a 1936 Esso petrol can with a shell cap at a good price as the cap didn't match the can, kept watching Ebay and a 1930 Shell can came up with an Esso cap, arrived this morning so all I have to do is swap the caps

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Robotstar5 aka Henry Coles

 

[bricol]

Completed the acquisition today, a few weeks ago I got a 1936 Esso petrol can with a shell cap at a good price as the cap didn't match the can, kept watching Ebay and a 1930 Shell can came up with an Esso cap, arrived this morning so all I have to do is swap the caps

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Should have said - I think I have some spare caps.

I only just sold the Shell/National Bensole, Esso and BP cans I last used to carry fuel in the 1990s - £30 for all three, with correct caps. Were of course my dads - dates from the 20's I think, all still fuel tight if a little second hand looking on the outside.

 

[Kram]

In Aldi yesterday, I saw some 12v heated car seats, £8 each, two left, and now none left
Tried it on the way home, unsure if it were working, or just not very hot.

I got some led lights. Small and atleast 2h life on high. Intend to fit one on my welding lid.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0D9LQRCWN

I will stick this under the boot shelf in my car

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0CRVQ7BBX

 

[JOEPRO]

Having went through many of the cheap workmate type portable work tables I just ordered one of these:

https://amzn.eu/d/67L9s5z

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There are 10% off codes on at the moment too so it cost me £125 inc delivery.

Seems to be heavy duty, well made and in wheels. I will have it Friday week and report back if anyone interested. Comes with power rail etc. I will get a metal cap made for it to protect it. Drop on type thing then when I know I won't have high potential for damage I'll use it as wood finish. It almost looks too nice to use in a garage!

Will be great for soldering etc too with a padded seat.

I received this work bench today. Got it assembled, easy enough. Tip is to leave the table top in the box facing down. Attach legs then stand it up in one go.

I am 6'3 and like tall benches. I set this one to max and it is a really good height for me. Feels sturdy - solid 1 inch wood top and power plugs, USB A's on there. The box section has a bit of gravity to it and well finished.



The top is very nearly too nice to use! But I bought it as a workbench after all so I will use it I will also get a metal "cap" folded for it. Say in 2mm mild steel. With felt stickie pads to create an air gap between it and the solid wood top. Then I could also use it for light welding tasks.

 

[JOEPRO]

A stainless 8L fuel tank for my diesel heater. £17 delivered from ebay