THIS week I bought

[dabhand]

shall we re-name this thread "Who's got the biggest tool"

Mines a bit rusty from lack of use though!

 

[Minxy]

shall we re-name this thread "Who's got the biggest tool"

... more likely who 'is' the biggest tool!

 

[cornish boy]

64 tons? A cubic yard of concrete rubble weighs about 2 tons so that’s about 32 cubic yards, at 4” thick that’s about 8 yards per cube = 256 sq yards of patio, that’s about 18 yards by 14 yards, 54’ x 42’ that’s some patio!

Three large patios with surrounding walls, two shed bases, two greenhouse bases, paths, Koy ponds, a series of pagoda pillars and bases, concrete cover over old pipe runs, old cess pit, and up to 5 metre wide concrete pad around all four sides of the dwelling (two sides yet to be broken up and removed). I haven't even started to think about the concrete driveway covered with a disintegrating layer of tarmac.

Oh yes, thats some huge amount of concrete. If it wasn't for the lockdown and the neigbours being unable to leave the house and get away from the noise of a crusher running onsite, I would have sorted out my own hardcore supply, rather than paying to get it removed and then buying my own concrete back at a later date!

 

[dabhand]

What do people do with there “equipment”? I love stuff like this, what’s the weirdest, most intricate or most useful thing etc you’ve ever made with your ”thing” or are you like me full of good intentions then get sidetracked cos you have the attention span of a gnat!

 

[Vipar]

2 new batteries 1 for my Ryobi 18v 3 ah £15 and 1 for my DeWalt 12v 3.5ah £14:85 post free. 5 Custard donuts ?

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[Carol]

Well actually Eddie has bought
3 cans of spray paint colour matched to the Hymer bumper
3 cans of primer spray paint
1 can of gloss sealer spray paint
Rough and dry sand paper
Ispon l tub.
I think the Hymer bumpers are going to get some TLC

 

[Techno]

shall we re-name this thread "Who's got the biggest tool"

I prefer my small one as it gives me just as much satisfaction

 

[movan]

I bought 7 Mars bars
2 small packets of Maltesers
Several packs of salt and vinegar crisps
1 large bar of Aero
1 large bar of Cadbury's caramel chocolate.

I am disgusted with myself.

Add to that I don't know what half your tools are used for.

 

[dabhand]

I bought 7 Mars bars
2 small packets of Maltesers
Several packs of salt and vinegar crisps
1 large bar of Aero
1 large bar of Cadbury's caramel chocolate.

I am disgusted with myself.

Add to that I don't know what half your tools are used for.

Stirring tea Joy!

 

[Jaws]

And I think mine is bigger than yours ? ( but not as big as dabhand 's )

It has a mill head/ post drill built in..

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Oh No It Isn't! I also have a 10" swing on mine ...

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[/QUOTE]
HA ! only 10" !!!

Motor (HP)	550
Distance Between Centres	430 mm
Turning Capacity	305 mm
No. of Speeds	6
Screwcutting	Yes
Milling Attachment	Yes
Floor Stand	Optional

But a must say I do prefer yours to mine.. Looks far better put together

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[scousebird]

I bought 7 Mars bars
2 small packets of Maltesers
Several packs of salt and vinegar crisps
1 large bar of Aero
1 large bar of Cadbury's caramel chocolate.

I am disgusted with myself.

I would say don't be disgusted with yourself Joy, enjoy your purchases.

 

[ROB1CHELSEA1]

X2 hinges for my Dometic freezer door. One broke so going to replace both.

Thank you DMS for the hinges, thank you Alan

8 Stellas

 

[Winger]

2 new batteries 1 for my Ryobi 18v 3 ah £15 and 1 for my DeWalt 12v 3.5ah £14:85 post free. 5 Custard donuts ?

Could you send me a link for the DeWalt batteries as that seems very cheap if they work.

Thanks
Brian

 

[Minxy]

5 Custard donuts ?

Morrisons?

 

[Minxy]

I prefer my small one as it gives me just as much satisfaction

.... but does it give anyone else satisfaction ???? ?

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[John Barrett]

Oh No It Isn't! I also have a 10" swing on mine ...

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HA ! only 10" !!!

Motor (HP)	550
Distance Between Centres	430 mm
Turning Capacity	305 mm
No. of Speeds	6
Screwcutting	Yes
Milling Attachment	Yes
Floor Stand	Optional

But a must say I do prefer yours to mine.. Looks far better put together
[/QUOTE]

550 HP eh? Certainly bigger than mine!
Seriously though, I bought a WARCO similar lathe to yours many years ago, and it was OK. Then in 2005 I found this Austrian made EMCO Maximat V10P , which was £5000 odd when new in 1990! The milling head was then a mere £2050 extra. Then you add all the tooling...
As you say, it is nicely put together...
John

 

[icantremember]

6 bottles of ...

.......................as reccommended by Charlie to remove mould on sealant.

Seems to work very well so far.

 

[Jaws]

550 HP eh? Certainly bigger than mine!

Yesssssss,, its driven by a turbo'd big block chevy !
Orrrrrrrrrrrr
The left the decimal point off

 

[BobtheBass]

A guitalele, two bottles of rum, a sledge hammer, a tuner, a set of strings and an instruction book for said guitalele, some pyjamas for me (they look a bit small), an order of shampoos, medical stuff etc. from Savers on line, a Tesco food order, two egg cups that look like fried eggs, a shirt and shorts from Cotton Traders and a pair of Bluetooth headphones so Sue can listen to her audio books in peace.

 

[Techno]

.... but does it give anyone else satisfaction ???? ?

Of course because it keeps me out of sight out of mind

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[icantremember]

For medicinal purposes naturally....

&

 

[Nirvanauk]

.... but does it give anyone else satisfaction ???? ?

Does it need to?

 

[Minxy]

A guitalele, two bottles of rum, a sledge hammer, a tuner, a set of strings and an instruction book for said guitalele, some pyjamas for me (they look a bit small), an order of shampoos, medical stuff etc. from Savers on line, a Tesco food order, two egg cups that look like fried eggs, a shirt and shorts from Cotton Traders and a pair of Bluetooth headphones so Sue can listen to her audio books in peace.

When you get fed up of trying to play the guitalele I assume the sledge hammer is so you can smash it to pieces?

 

[Vipar]

2 new batteries 1 for my Ryobi 18v 3 ah £15 and 1 for my DeWalt 12v 3.5ah £14:85 post free. 5 Custard donuts ?

Winger send me you email address I cannot attach the link. The seller is Shentec. type in battery code

 

[Carolyn and Kev]

Today.....Carolyn (Bless her) bought me a Bose surround sound system. She says ........She was fed up of me playing my music on an old "Fidelity system"!
Personally.....I thought it was ok? .................

Just have to learn how to use it now?

Great sound though!!!!

Kev

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[BobtheBass]

When you get fed up of trying to play the guitalele I assume the sledge hammer is so you can smash it to pieces?

You are 100% correct Mel!

 

[Techno]

For medicinal purposes naturally....

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Tasting notes? which is nicest

 

[Techno]

Inspired by Brain but it is pricey when you can get Lagavulin 16 for little more
Amazon product ASIN B06XQPVWTL

 

[movan]

Morrisons?

Greggs? Oh no.

 

[movan]

Today.....Carolyn (Bless her) bought me a Bose surround sound system. She says ........She was fed up of me playing my music on an old "Fidelity system"!
Personally.....I thought it was ok? .................

Just have to learn how to use it now?

Great sound though!!!!

Kev

Can we have a photo please? (serious request).

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