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

[Arc Tourist]

" Think Boss , " It's a darn sight cheaper & easier to buy the ribbed perforated land drainage pipe in random weave sleeves, buy it in 25 , 50 or 100 mtr rolls plus there is only the need to connect at the end of each length . " "

Arc Tourist I saw your later post but couldn't resist the above .
Back in 1997 on my small mammal farm I ran my land drain pipes diagonally. One every 1.5 mtrs.across the bank on the batter about 2 feet back covered to top ends in three layers of rubble sack & cable tied in in place . I terminated them in a 1 mtr x 600 wide sump the length of the wall on the filled side then out to a lower level ditch via an 8 inch rigid plastic pipe set under a 2 mtr wide pathway . The trench was lined & covered with a commercial permeable fleece type membrane to help filter out any sand & silt , filled it with clean 2 inch black limestone . The back fill over the soil bank was small stone & grit scrapings off the bed of the disused railway line that ran through the property[/QUOTE

I put in a 300mm sump when I excavated the hillside behind our project house, but its no longer necessary now as I put the drainage lines behind the retaining walls to redirect the effluent away from the patio as what was seeping out of the ground appeared to be septic, and I didn't want to put the usual weep holes in the walls for it to drain on the future paving.

Back on topic. . . . . . . Today I acquired some stainless steel, aluminium, and brass; no fabrication required. Finally found the Gold Standard of camp cooking kits, a complete early vintage Swedish Army mess kit, with the rare to find stainless steel pots. Christmas is sorted, for me at least, lol.
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[slimjim]

I looked at the black perforated type, but wanted a stiffer straight pipe which I could properly set level behind the walls.

And today I acquired some good news, my tax withholding has finally been refunded.

I used pea gravel.

 

[Arc Tourist]

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I used pea gravel.

I wanted pea gravel, but chippings as they are called on this side of the pond were what was available locally; but worked just fine. I used my transit to level the pipe every few feet and covered it with membrane and chippings as I went along. Before installation I also pointed the back side of the walls as they were erected, and then coated them with bitumen.
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[slim_boy_fat]

the ribbed perforated land drainage pipe

aka 'wave and coil'

 

[Mick Annick]

One of the better benefits of the job. Any firewood is good, free wood is even gooder .


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Is that a new trailer?

 

[God mode restorations]

Today I acquired.
A monster steady for my lathe

 

[4String.]

Is that a new trailer?

Only a few months old.

Nooteboom fully steered double extending tri-axle trailer. Hydraulic "Command" steering on all 3 axles via a wedge that fits into the jaws of the fifth wheel, with the ability to disengage the hydraulics and steer the bogie with either a plug-in wander lead or a remote fob. Extendable to 29 metres and can operate up to 80 tons gross weight under "Special Types" authorization.

I've been wandering around with it stretched open to 20 metres since Monday, (half as long again as a standard trailer), and it's an absolute joy to pull. Because of the steering axles, the back end doesn't cut across same as a normal semi trailer, so when I turn left, the trailer steers to the right and follows the unit round. The only drawback to that is that I have to be incredibly wary of other vehicles when making tight turns, hence the escort van behind me keeping in constant contact by 2 way radio.

Thery're expensive and sophisticated pieces of kit, but necessary for some of the sites we get to. And they're great show-stoppers when fully extended and under the control of a steersman.

 

[Olderisbetter]

Picked up some pigeon hole metal storage shelving units

 

[pressbrake1]

Today I acquired.
A monster steady for my lathe View attachment 203499

you might get a lathe big enough for that one day!

 

[pressbrake1]

Skip diving, avo model 7
Is there a way of softening the case leather, its gone cracky

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

@mrsbruce
One for you.

Is there a way of softening the case leather, its gone cracky

 

[God mode restorations]

you might get a lathe big enough for that one day!

I most probably will

 

[chriscase]

View attachment 203512 Skip diving, avo model 7
Is there a way of softening the case leather, its gone cracky

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kaps-Wax-G...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

I use this stuff on my work boots and chainsaw boots , works well for me

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kaps-Wax-G...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

I use this stuff on my work boots and chainsaw boots , works well for me

That reminds me
Need to dub my tool belts up again

 

[Farside]

Back on topic. . . . . . . Today I acquired some stainless steel, aluminium, and brass; no fabrication required. Finally found the Gold Standard of camp cooking kits, a complete early vintage Swedish Army mess kit, with the rare to find stainless steel pots. Christmas is sorted, for me at least, lol.
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Is that the original Trangia burner, then?

 

[northwest]

Skip diving, avo model 7
Is there a way of softening the case leather, its gone cracky

For really old leather holsters I soak them in this stuff: http://www.leprevo.co.uk/photos/mink-oil-liquid.htm

For a very good readily available solution Lanolin Hand Cream works well with the added bonus that after working it into the leather your hands get the benefit too.

 

[mrsbruce]

View attachment 203512 Skip diving, avo model 7
Is there a way of softening the case leather, its gone cracky

You can’t go wrong with Aussie Conditioner IMHO. These cases are a bit leather ‘light’, similar to the old cardboard suitcases. Go crazy with oil, and you will be left with mulch.

 

[fizzy]

They say the best things in life are free.
Arrived today. Just cost me pallet shipping.
Refused at delivery point and other party wouldn't pay for a reroute.
Mine now

 

[Arc Tourist]

Is that the original Trangia burner, then?

I looked at it more closely and it doesn't have the three crowns on it, so not an original, but it is stamped Trangia on the bottom. I'm not into military items, but have wanted one of these stainless cook kits since I got to use one many years ago. I know collectors are purists and want everything matching, but the kit I got has the steel pots which was important to me as I don't like aluminum for cooking or eating off of. This kit will work well for the canoe trip down the Wye river that I'm planning on for next summer.

 

[DAPPH]

@mrsbruce
One for you.

" Neats foot oil . is what cobblers & stable hands used to use to soften & rejuvenate hard leather before soft soaping it . Glycerine can also be used but stays sticky & attracts moisture .