Bender Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Timing chains on rear of engine are a pain, it's OK they can do them easier when gearbox is out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 10 hours ago, Mr Fro said: Does yours have the L8-4WK door locks? The ones that freeze shut on a cold morning? Dunno. Not so far though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 We're going out for lunch today to celebrate my Son's 30th! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 I don't know what to do this weekend, as far as I know I am not working. i could go for a weekend long ride out, or try and get some fishing in or both or none decisions, decisions, decisions 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 I have decided to go to Brid and get some fishin' in, going to go on Saturday then I can have a nice chilled out ride out on Sunday if the weather holds up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 I have no idea what, if anything we're doing! but there will be cider involved! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Made a knife 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 1 hour ago, geofferz said: Made a knife What steel did you use, spring steels Popular I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 (edited) On 05/02/2022 at 18:50, Bender said: What steel did you use, spring steels Popular I believe Leaf spring suspension steel is indeed popular. We opted for Sheffield carbon steel - forget which one - originally a little narrower than the final product. Needs to be oiled after washing but that's cool. It's a bit big for daily use to be fair! I'll go make another smaller one soon - either Damascus or stainless for daily. Edited February 7, 2022 by geofferz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Was supposed to be joining ship on 13th but she is delayed until 19th at earliest so instead I am going north again this weekend as my brother who I have not seen for 5 years is over. I'll meet up with him and have a few drinks then come home on Sunday. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Was going to go out for most of the day Sunday, but after swinging a heavy duty breaker around for 5 hours today I don't think I will bother, I will go and get some more oil though from Halfords as it is on offer, 5 litres of Halfords own brand part synthetic 10w40 £23.99, then I might have an afternoon ride 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Off tomorrow with some like minded retrobates to the Bristol classic bike show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 On 22/01/2022 at 12:04, Bender said: I would be changing it for a condensing, going from such an old thing you might even get a grant If you give me a model no for external I can enquire re price. we have an old valiant boiler, we been in our house 21 years and it was in here when we moved in, was in kitchen but moved it into loft , it works , has gone wrong a couple of times , you reckon we could get a grant for a new one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 On 05/02/2022 at 17:22, geofferz said: Made a knife If you don't mind, where did you do this? I need a birthday present worth looking forward to later in the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Six30 said: we have an old valiant boiler, we been in our house 21 years and it was in here when we moved in, was in kitchen but moved it into loft , it works , has gone wrong a couple of times , you reckon we could get a grant for a new one ? It's certainly not condensing so should be doable if there are any going, loft needs proper ladder, light boarding etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 22 minutes ago, Bender said: It's certainly not condensing so should be doable if there are any going, loft needs proper ladder, light boarding etc yeh yeh got all that , can i get a grant , just want to do my bit for the envaronment.. and get something for nothing 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 29 minutes ago, Fish said: If you don't mind, where did you do this? I need a birthday present worth looking forward to later in the year. Have a look at Owen Bush. Top knifemaker, regularly runs courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Six30 said: yeh yeh got all that , can i get a grant , just want to do my bit for the envaronment.. and get something for nothing I have no idea on your area, or national schemes I only deal with people who can pay There is this thing called google 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 8 minutes ago, Bender said: I have no idea on your area, or national schemes I only deal with people who can pay There is this thing called google Twat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 30 minutes ago, Six30 said: Twat I've got a condensing boiler it was fitted for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 50 minutes ago, Bender said: I've got a condensing boiler it was fitted for free 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 13 minutes ago, Six30 said: I know, it's a confusing old world Oh sorry Lo se, es un viejo mundo confuso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 15 hours ago, Fish said: If you don't mind, where did you do this? I need a birthday present worth looking forward to later in the year. Honiton mate, with this guy - 3 and a bit hours from you I'd say? https://www.longdogsmithy.com/about £180 a day for 2 people, you can make whatever you like within reason and take it home. I would suggest a stainless knife as opposed to the carbon one I made (easier to maintain), and a smaller one too if you want to use it regularly, but up to you. Much cheaper than the forges down our way which charge £200 for 1 person, but travel, hotel etc (I suggest staying at least one night, starts at 9am and it's a super tiring day). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 A day out at the national memorial arboretum. Weather was perfect not a cloud in the sky. Wife was happy got to see the impressive Polish and Maltese memorials her paternal grandfather was a Polish pow and her mum is Maltese, as grandpa Caruana was RN. Took a look at the merchant navy, Arctic convoy and 8th army memorials more specific to my side of the family. No Worcestershire regiment memorial but a tree memorial to them. Well worth the trip out. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Well if I am not working this weekend, Saturday might have to get some fishin' in, and Sunday might have a ride to the A619 cafe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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