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

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

@Freddy0309

Back in the 1980’s I was privilege to work on a Gentleman & Ladies Cane Set. This was before the new gun laws came in.

The cane set was made up of 4 piece in a felt line oiled rose wood box. It also had all the cleaning tools needed.

For Him.

12 bore Cane stick in 12 bore, similar what was just posted.

Pocket size/ palm size 4 shot revolver, size was an old English and I don’t recall the size.


For The Lady.

4/10 parasol gun, the trigger was exposed by twisting the ivory hand grip.

2 shot derringer pistol, in .22. Again with inlayed ivory handles.

A well-made kit, I believe it was made in about 1860 ish. Had a few beers since I worked on it. My research back then indicated when a English gentleman traveled or his wife they were expected to be able to defend them self’s. I have re leaded and silver toped cane. It was loaded with lead and I recall the paper work what came with it, (from Greeves and Hawk)

“Should a gentleman need to disengage a ruffian, this town cane will be able to deliver a blow of suitable force to discourage the rift-raff from attempting to unlawfully upsetting the owner.”

 

[Freddy0309]

That sounds like a pretty cool kit do you still do gun smith work? It's something I always fancied but haven't got round to (yet)

 

[Cobbler]

Just picked up this £10 off the bay, no leads though, my old ones knackered so I'll take the leads off that. I know it's a tatty old thing, but it'll suit me as I don't use it very often. Most of the time it'll be a £10 door stop.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

@Cobbler
That looks identical to a draper Arc welder.
Were the Drapers made by Clarks for Draper and painted in Draper blue?




OI, that's were my missing wicks tape measure ended up, next to your hand wipes, can I have it back?

 

[Bill Edwards]

Tatty? I'd say that's almost new compared with one or two of mine (which still work perfectly).

 

[Cobbler]

@Cobbler
That looks identical to a draper Arc welder.
Were the Drapers made by Clarks for Draper and painted in Draper blue?




OI, that's were my missing wicks tape measure ended up, next to your hand wipes, can I have it back?

I think it's made by SIP, not sure though, ...... It's a Stanley tape & that's how I got it

 

[Cobbler]

Tatty? I'd say that's almost new compared with one or two of mine (which still work perfectly).

Just had to belt the base back with a hammer as it's obviously been dropped at some time

 

[xmetal]

It looks like the old sip 140 I have that's hiding in a shed somewhere. I last used it some time ago with the carbon electrode add-on for brazing. I've used it with the sticks too in the past.

 

[Maker]

Today I acquired a Nikon SR-2 Ringlight and an LA-1 power supply for it.

Some sod has tried getting inside it before without taking the screws out so I thought I better open it up and check nothing's broken. It all looks good, now all I need's a camera.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

@Maker

I was allowed out today.
I know, twice in 2 days.
Good Vark.
Got my mits on these 2 little beauties.
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The red one even had film in it, Ok all ready light damaged. it seams to work.

The Kodak bellows is in good state or repair as well.

total cost, nowt.

I have a new camera.

 

[arther dailey]

Today I acquired a Nikon SR-2 Ringlight and an LA-1 power supply for it.
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Some sod has tried getting inside it before without taking the screws out so I thought I better open it up and check nothing's broken. It all looks good, now all I need's a camera.

Nice bit of kit that, I still have the old type Nikon FE, bought it new a lifetime ago, obviously it doesnt get used these days, they really nice to use. That ring light should help get you some good pictures.Anything specific you are using it for ?Arther

 

[Maker]

Nice bit of kit that, I still have the old type Nikon FE, bought it new a lifetime ago, obviously it doesnt get used these days, they really nice to use. That ring light should help get you some good pictures.Anything specific you are using it for ?Arther

No specific use, dad found it in the medical photography place at work and thought I'd want it. Are you interested Mr Vark?

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

@Maker
Thank you for the offer, but I will have to turn you down.
I have a Kodak version in the attic at Mums place, gathering dust.

 

[Kayos]

Ring flash is useful for macro shots and playing with catch lights when doing portraits

The capacitors are also lethal, whether that's good or bad is up to you

 

[eSCHEn]

Lovely filing cabinet for nothing

 

[Member 66061]

This, but i need to clean the rust from it somehow
Thats an 18" square next to it.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

but i need to clean the rust from it somehow

You could start with an electrolysis tank first and see how that goes.

 

[Member 66061]

You could start with an electrolysis tank first and see how that goes.

I havent got any of the things needed for electrolytic rust removal. I think i will give the molasses method a go.
When i got the clamp, i thought it could be used to press things like bushings.

 

[sardine]

Get a wire cup brush in a low speed grinder on it, it will come up like new.

Wear eye protection .

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Them and the book for a fiver.
Charity shop is not allowed to sell the planes as they are classed as weapons. WTF?
Yes they are sharp, yes I have a MLP plaster on my left hand.
Left hand so can't feel it.
Bad or good Vark?