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

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Charity shop. poor pickings, in the shop and out back.
But a donor was found.
I am always on the hunt for good hand saw handle fixings.
£0:50p got me these 2 fixings.



With a saw attached.
The only thing wrong is the rust and the finish on the handle, almost too good to bin.
We will see.

It will live.
Dam thing drew blood, there is life in it yet.

It will be born again, why?

It will not enjoy gathering dust knowing it drew blood.
It will suffer the pain of rebirth.
Then I will hang it up to gather dust.

 

[Farside]

Defo! been after one for a long time and knew this was sitting available. I reckon a rear 1/2 chassis and replacement dumb irons on the front and a couple of replacement outriggers and it'll be ok. Unfortunately the engine doesn't come with it, but not too worried as it'll be a while before it needs one

Perfect opportunity to put something decent in it, then.

 

[gav0994]

Perfect opportunity to put something decent in it, then.

Will probably stick a 300tdi into it. Not really interested in chucking something big and heavy in it. The Cummins conversions are pretty ace, but want to keep it as standard as possible. It's not going to be the everyday car and will be used for going to my mate's farm and the heritage railway I volunteer at.

 

[bigegg]

Is it a paper weight

portable rockery

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Not partaken of this one before, not being a great fan of the peaty varieties, but looking forward to trying this as its “unpeated”. Will probably raise a glass later today in memory of all those no longer with us.

Pretty sure you'll enjoy it, anything coming off Islay is good. .

 

[Craig-SM]

Except midges.

 

[gaz1]

portable rockery

portable isnt the word its fast one minute you see it and then its gone and then your searching for it so you dont stand on it

 

[jinjahbiscuit]

Hacksaw needed! Oops thread hack? Ouch.

 

[dobbslc]

A new addition to my Bosch tool collection thanks to @angellonewolf .

 

[jinjahbiscuit]

You have serious problems my man

AAAAArhhhg jealous jealous could do with the hacksaw!
Well, cool

 

[Robotstar5]

A new addition to my Bosch tool collection thanks to @angellonewolf .
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I had one of those for a few weeks until Mrs Robo claimed it

 

[brightspark]

I had one of those for a few weeks until Mrs Robo claimed it

I've seen more go in an alcaseltzer than one of those

 

[dobbslc]

It's ok I've also got the 10.8v, 12v, & 18v ones!

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

I've seen more go in an alcaseltzer than one of those

Have one of these.

2 speed trigger. On low speed will happily screw 100mmx6 through timber.
Doesn't get used much but helpful in tight spots.

 

[dobbslc]

Shish that's got some power.....

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Shish that's got some power.....

It's slow. Second speed is geared right down.

Start on fast speed and when it bogs down you can pull the trigger fully for full torque.
Must dig it out and use it again.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

A question
Do these things work?
They are lovely to see but if they also work they are awesome

Just for you.

A mock up to give me proof of concept and distances needed.



Due to a few leeks, failed safety valve and a loose chimney rivet, full power was not reached.

But I took a bit off brass and used the buffer to clean up. A saw blade retainer.

Need to acquire some nice light colour hard wood and nice brass screws.

 

[stuvy]

Got these on eBay for £8 posted

 

[Moose McAlpine]

Got these on eBay for £8 posted

You need a filing cabinet for all those.

 

[Parm]

Got these on eBay for £8 posted

I’ve still got some for you here