Gramaisc
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I prefer "ferf", as in ferf uxache.
John Marwood
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Gramaisc
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In the intermittent hail showers, I have been tarting up tools recovered from a garage clearance a few weeks ago - and the nice stainless fork from a while back.
Handles have been cleaned and oiled.
Anyway, the real point of this is - what is the brass item in the top right, with the screw clamp running through it?
It was in amongst stuff that was generally plumbing-orientated, and I originally thought it might be an olive puller, but it isn't. I'm sure that I have seen one in use, many years ago, but I just can't remember the situation properly.
I have a feeling that it could be part of some form of gas cylinder connection?
There is no maker's name or any other information on it.
The plumb bob is nice, but I'll change the twisted string for a braided one, to stop it spinning like a mad thing.
Handles have been cleaned and oiled.
Anyway, the real point of this is - what is the brass item in the top right, with the screw clamp running through it?
It was in amongst stuff that was generally plumbing-orientated, and I originally thought it might be an olive puller, but it isn't. I'm sure that I have seen one in use, many years ago, but I just can't remember the situation properly.
I have a feeling that it could be part of some form of gas cylinder connection?
There is no maker's name or any other information on it.
The plumb bob is nice, but I'll change the twisted string for a braided one, to stop it spinning like a mad thing.
Studio Tan
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Anyway, the real point of this is - what is the brass item in the top right, with the screw clamp running through it?
Looks similar to a roller chain link separation tool (?)
Looks similar to a roller chain link separation tool (?)
Gramaisc
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True, but if it's going to be shoving out a serious pin, then it might be made of a more serious material?
The steel plate is 'loose', but has three (centring?) pins on it - it will (with some manipulation) come out and I assume that it's in the right way round.
Withnail
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I have begun negotiations with Paddy Ashdown's Estate to gain possession of his hat.
Early indications suggest that i may have to wait for some time, as they are currently preoccupied in terminating Pyrotenax fire alarm cables across the entire Ashdown Estate portfolio.
I'm led to believe that this may take some time. I think we can all understand that terminating Pyrotenax fire alarm cables is not a process that can be rushed.
I await the aforementioned Pyrotenax fire alarm cable termination program to be concluded before the matter of hat acquisition can progress.
I will, of course, keep Members informed as negotiations unfold.
While we wait, if anybody needs to break their chain apart, i'm here for you.
Early indications suggest that i may have to wait for some time, as they are currently preoccupied in terminating Pyrotenax fire alarm cables across the entire Ashdown Estate portfolio.
I'm led to believe that this may take some time. I think we can all understand that terminating Pyrotenax fire alarm cables is not a process that can be rushed.
I await the aforementioned Pyrotenax fire alarm cable termination program to be concluded before the matter of hat acquisition can progress.
I will, of course, keep Members informed as negotiations unfold.
While we wait, if anybody needs to break their chain apart, i'm here for you.
littleme
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We all know a tool when we see one....
Withnail
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littleme
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I think you'll find that this post should be in the Gardening thread....
Gramaisc
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To be fair, these floats are known as "green peas" and could be considered to be eligible for inclusion here?I think you'll find that this post should be in the Gardening thread....
They do make checking the oil level a bit easier after the dye has started to leach into the oil tank sight tube.
Gramaisc
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The greenhouse job mentioned elsewhere has involved considerable use of 10mm nuts. It is handy, in these circumstances, to have both a driver and a ratchet on the go. However, the old Chinese ratchet that has been here for 25 years finally gave up a few weeks ago. It was a ⅜" one, with a ¼" adaptor. I did rescue a ¼" ratchet from a garage clearance a while back, so I decided to whip my King Dick out.
A historical artefact, from when Made in England meant 'quite good'.
A historical artefact, from when Made in England meant 'quite good'.
proactive
Enjoying a drop of red.
There's a lot to be said for King Dick, though personally I'm more of a Snap on fan.
littleme
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I really want to comment, but I won't.... Make your own reply up....
Gramaisc
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It takes a strong nerve to Google for them - https://www.kingdicktools.co.uk/
