Car boot finds

Taxi Dad · **Reply #1380 on:** June 15, 2014, 06:19:46 PM

wasn't there anything a little more ..........er ...Rusty ?

or have you brought all the rust in Oxfordshire and surrounding counties now ?

Sparky415 · **Reply #1381 on:** June 15, 2014, 06:52:44 PM

Well the Sabatier has some spots of rust on the other side and the secateurs need some oil

But on the bright side my garage is full of rusty stuff

Sparky415 · **Reply #1382 on:** June 22, 2014, 04:44:15 PM

Quote from: Taxi Dad on June 15, 2014, 06:19:46 PM

wasn't there anything a little more ..........er ...Rusty ?
or have you brought all the rust in Oxfordshire and surrounding counties now ?

I made up for it this week

The first of this years 'grass' carbooties

And in the box of assorted penknives

Taxi Dad · **Reply #1383 on:** June 22, 2014, 06:20:24 PM

Wow

the one 'top centre' looks very much like the one my dad got me all them years ago, that started the madness !

is it 'French' ?
I got smurf all

a fly wheel puller thingy (

) and a plastic petrol can (£1 each) AND sunburn

walked away from a 'Wave' fake for a fiver.........regret it TBO but it was early in the day so I still had high hopes

Zed · **Reply #1384 on:** June 22, 2014, 09:53:18 PM

very nice tony

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1385 on:** June 22, 2014, 10:03:54 PM

Blimey you made a right killing today mate

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Sparky415 · **Reply #1386 on:** June 22, 2014, 10:55:59 PM

TD, Do you mean the white one? The only marking is 'PRADEL' on the main blade, its been attacked with a grinder and the corkscrew is snapped off, was all part of a 'job lot'

Yep I was very happy with my haul
I paied more than I wanted for the 'RAF escape Axe' and the huge Axe head but the 'roofing hatchet' and Imco lighter were bargains

I also saw a few overpriced BAK's, an overpriced Stanley type multitool and more expencieve rust

Taxi Dad · **Reply #1387 on:** June 22, 2014, 11:42:58 PM

yes the white (pearl

)

I am working from memory here, and it's not the best

but I think mine had a green cross on the scale one side

Santos · **Reply #1388 on:** June 23, 2014, 05:09:27 PM

Look forward to seeing the RAF being restored and suitably mounted for zombie duty

Sparky415 · **Reply #1389 on:** June 23, 2014, 05:33:34 PM

Santos
I don't think I will do anything to it as it has historical value

http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/aviation-history/raf-air-ministry-marked-escape-axe-11010/

Grathr · **Reply #1390 on:** June 23, 2014, 06:55:08 PM

I really like the look of that large axe head

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Sparky415 · **Reply #1391 on:** June 23, 2014, 11:01:51 PM

Quote from: Grathr on June 23, 2014, 06:55:08 PM

I really like the look of that large axe head

I'm very pleased with that one its a 'Criterion' made by Brades with 353 ? ? ? on the side, weighs 5lbs, 9.5'' / 24cm long with a 5'' / 13cm cutting edge

Now I need to find a big enough stick for it

David · **Reply #1392 on:** June 24, 2014, 01:51:21 AM

Reckon that is great good haul there Tony! Likin dem axes and chopper things.

Santos · **Reply #1393 on:** June 25, 2014, 07:26:36 AM

Quote from: sparky415 on June 23, 2014, 05:33:34 PM

Santos
I don't think I will do anything to it as it has historical value

http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/aviation-history/raf-air-ministry-marked-escape-axe-11010/

If it was rare maybe it would be worth passing it on to a museum but even in that thread people 'picked them up for a fiver/tenner'

As with most war surplus my atidude is it shouldn't be revered but put to service doing plebeian duties and celebrate the fact it no longer has its initial purpose. You can still tell its history to curios onlookers.

I was however just thinking of simple "soak it in vinegar, clean it up and mount it in a humorous BREAK GLASS IN EMERGENCY display case/cabinet "

Sparky415 · **Reply #1394 on:** June 25, 2014, 08:51:23 AM

Quote from: Santos on June 25, 2014, 07:26:36 AM

Quote from: sparky415 on June 23, 2014, 05:33:34 PM
Santos
I don't think I will do anything to it as it has historical value

http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/aviation-history/raf-air-ministry-marked-escape-axe-11010/

If it was rare maybe it would be worth passing it on to a museum but even in that thread people 'picked them up for a fiver/tenner'

As with most war surplus my atidude is it shouldn't be revered but put to service doing plebeian duties and celebrate the fact it no longer has its initial purpose. You can still tell its history to curios onlookers.

I was however just thinking of simple "soak it in vinegar, clean it up and mount it in a humorous BREAK GLASS IN EMERGENCY display case/cabinet "

I really like that idea

Sparky415 · **Reply #1395 on:** June 29, 2014, 02:20:27 PM

Today...
A workmate with a broken top and handle

AA Maglight, can't open either end

A combination square made by Raybone which should clean up well

Four nice knives,
A proper English folder

A stainless Not sure of the make but has something like 'Heidelshim maz.....' on the scale
A made in Solingen Germany 'SAK'
A Wenger Delemont SAK, with 'Jungheinrich' on the back scale

Yadda · **Reply #1396 on:** June 29, 2014, 04:59:09 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on June 29, 2014, 02:20:27 PM

Today...
A workmate with a broken top and handle
AA Maglight, can't open either end
A combination square made by Raybone which should clean up well

Four nice knives,
A proper English folder
A stainless Not sure of the make but has something like 'Heidelshim maz.....' on the scale
A made in Solingen Germany 'SAK'
A Wenger Delemont SAK, with 'Jungheinrich' on the back scale

And a Footprint?

Taxi Dad · **Reply #1397 on:** June 29, 2014, 05:06:07 PM

nice haul Tony

I got smurf all, apart from a phone call at 8.15am to tell me my Aunt had passed away

Zed · **Reply #1398 on:** June 29, 2014, 05:14:25 PM

Quote from: Taxi Dad on June 29, 2014, 05:06:07 PM

nice haul Tony
I got smurf all, apart from a phone call at 8.15am to tell me my Aunt had passed away

Sorry too hear that Michael $:-\$

Nice stuff tony

Aloha · **Reply #1399 on:** June 29, 2014, 05:37:44 PM

Quote from: Taxi Dad on June 29, 2014, 05:06:07 PM

nice haul Tony
I got smurf all, apart from a phone call at 8.15am to tell me my Aunt had passed away

My condolences to you and your family TD.

Sparky415 · **Reply #1400 on:** June 29, 2014, 08:08:08 PM

I'm very sorry to hear that Michael!

Taxi Dad · **Reply #1401 on:** June 29, 2014, 08:22:58 PM

thanks chaps

I don't mean to be a buzz kill ! it was very sad and so bloody swift ! damn aggressive lung cancer, 6 weeks from first recognizable symptoms to "good night"

poor woman was only 60, and never had much luck with her health. survived a brain aneurysm about 20 years ago, but never fully recovered.

Grathr · **Reply #1402 on:** June 29, 2014, 09:07:46 PM

Sorry for your loss

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edcgear · **Reply #1403 on:** June 29, 2014, 09:33:38 PM

Quote from: Taxi Dad on June 29, 2014, 08:22:58 PM

thanks chaps
I don't mean to be a buzz kill ! it was very sad and so bloody swift ! damn aggressive lung cancer, 6 weeks from first recognizable symptoms to "good night"
poor woman was only 60, and never had much luck with her health. survived a brain aneurysm about 20 years ago, but never fully recovered.

Sorry for your loss!

$:-\$

Sparky415 · **Reply #1404 on:** July 01, 2014, 11:16:48 PM

From Sunday

After little visit to the wire wheel

After a drop of linseed oil

The handle still needs a rub down, Out to play today

Sparky415 · **Reply #1405 on:** July 01, 2014, 11:23:03 PM

Quote from: Yadda on June 29, 2014, 04:59:09 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on June 29, 2014, 02:20:27 PM
Today...
A workmate with a broken top and handle
AA Maglight, can't open either end
A combination square made by Raybone which should clean up well

Four nice knives,
A proper English folder
A stainless Not sure of the make but has something like 'Heidelshim maz.....' on the scale
A made in Solingen Germany 'SAK'
A Wenger Delemont SAK, with 'Jungheinrich' on the back scale

And a Footprint?

Yes a pair of the newer type of footprints (my first pair)

Yadda I'm smiling here as there are Guys in the USA who can spot them in my pictures (and its probably my fault)

Yadda · **Reply #1406 on:** July 02, 2014, 12:08:05 AM

Quote from: sparky415 on July 01, 2014, 11:23:03 PM

Quote from: Yadda on June 29, 2014, 04:59:09 PM
Quote from: sparky415 on June 29, 2014, 02:20:27 PM
Today...
A workmate with a broken top and handle
AA Maglight, can't open either end
A combination square made by Raybone which should clean up well

Four nice knives,
A proper English folder
A stainless Not sure of the make but has something like 'Heidelshim maz.....' on the scale
A made in Solingen Germany 'SAK'
A Wenger Delemont SAK, with 'Jungheinrich' on the back scale

And a Footprint?

Yes a pair of the newer type of footprints (my first pair)

Yadda I'm smiling here as there are Guys in the USA who can spot them in my pictures (and its probably my fault)