Hi David. I used to use Wickes paint stripper. Worked OK but slow and messy. I now use a scotchbrite wheel on a bench grinder. They come is...
I could not tell an Austramax from a Ford Anglia but, I was an Imagery Anaylst in military intelligence for 22 years, specialising in the...
Hi Bill. Yes, it was Laughton. Among the trade stands, they have 30-40 stalls selling automobilia etc. Same at the Autumn show. Terry
Dunno. What's the difference?
I was at a country show today and saw a very small, all brass lantern with a broken glass. It had the appearance of a Optimus 100 but was totally...
Dismantled the lamp this morning. The hood, cage and collar are all plated (nickle?), which under the crud is in very good condition. However...
I had a similar problem with my Coleman Torchlight. Soaked the cap in carb cleaner for a couple of hours - squeeky clean. Terry
The funny thing is; after handing over my £2.00, the seller rummaged in a box saying "I've got a service kit that goes with that". After a while...
Well, it shows that rare lanterns are still out there waiting to be found. Picked up at a car boot sale today for the princely sum of £2.00 :) ....
Having worked for a courier company, a parcel should only 'go missing' if the address label with barcodes comes adrift or is illegible. But even...
Four replacement globes bought for £1.00 at a car boot sale on Sunday :lol: . Fits the Vapalux M320/320. Probably fits other similar style Willis...
I've had two Dremel 395s which burned out. Also had a Dremel cordless but found it got very hot and the battery always ran out in the middle of a...
When I first bought panel wipe and asked to read the label on the can. The guy asked if it is for stove. He said it is the right stuff as they...
DFDS - no fuel in cans. Brittany Ferries - no petrol but can take 20 litres of diesel. LeShuttle - 30 litres petrol or diesel P&O - no fuel...
I have been using Panel Wipe from an autopaint supplier at £12.95 +VAT for 5 litres, but they are 23 miles away. With the VAT it is £15.54. I can...
Tacho - as you are in Norfolk, try some of the boatyards as some boats use kerosene heaters. Or if you are over King's Lynn way, Freebridge Garage...
These little brass dishes were sold as souvenirs. Your friend's has a map of Cornwall. The one on the top of my 300X has a map of Norfolk. I think...
I'm not very good on Tilleys, but is the one on the right a PL53 with an EX100 handle? If so, did it come out of the factory like that or is it an...
Hi Phil. It's running happily on the #21 so I'll leave it on there. In fact, I put one on my other 930 last night and it's running better that...
Finally got around to calling in to my local bike shop and asked if they had any old brake cables. The owner said I was welcome to rummage through...
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