Car boot finds

Gareth · **Reply #570 on:** October 13, 2011, 11:35:18 PM

Quote from: ryan1835 on October 13, 2011, 11:11:23 PM

i hate plumbing because it normally envolves lying under urinals trying to fix the leaks at work

as an apprentice i still get to say " no you show me how too"

to which the reply is "No, you do it and I'll tell you if you're doing it wrong".

J-sews · **Reply #571 on:** October 16, 2011, 05:49:13 AM

Quote from: Neil on October 07, 2011, 01:22:09 PM

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Oooh, I just noticed the little stakey marks around the pivot on Neil's old pliers. Looks the same as those on early Leatherman PST's, if I'm not mistaken.

Sparky415 · **Reply #572 on:** October 16, 2011, 10:05:19 AM

What are 'stakey marks' Bob?

J-sews · **Reply #573 on:** October 16, 2011, 02:37:31 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on October 16, 2011, 10:05:19 AM

What are 'stakey marks' Bob?

Ahh, forgive me for using such technical terms Tony

Yes, take a look at how the marks on Neil's pliers appear to be just like the ones on this early PST that Dennis photographed. (bottom tool) They both have a very similar pattern around the pivot area. Must be the means of 'staking' the pivot pin (so it doesn't fall out) was the same for both tools back then.

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Sparky415 · **Reply #574 on:** October 16, 2011, 02:50:21 PM

Thanks Mate

Neil · **Reply #575 on:** October 16, 2011, 03:56:14 PM

Ignore Bob and his "official" answer

Stakey marks can be found on any old tool that drew blood after assembly. The stakes were driven into the heart of the tool to prevent any further vampiric tendencies

Gareth · **Reply #576 on:** October 16, 2011, 04:35:10 PM

Quote from: Neil on October 16, 2011, 03:56:14 PM

Ignore Bob and his "official" answer

Stakey marks can be found on any old tool that drew blood after assembly. The stakes were driven into the heart of the tool to prevent any further vampiric tendencies

Sparky415 · **Reply #577 on:** October 16, 2011, 05:37:05 PM

But sometimes they miss one!

nuphoria · **Reply #578 on:** October 16, 2011, 06:59:38 PM

That's the car I'm named after

dks · **Reply #579 on:** October 16, 2011, 07:14:35 PM

Quote from: nuphoria on October 16, 2011, 06:59:38 PM

That's the car I'm named after

I remember knowing someone called Harley... Guess what his parents liked

Sparky415 · **Reply #580 on:** October 17, 2011, 11:04:16 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on October 16, 2011, 06:59:38 PM

That's the car I'm named after

Why am I not surprised?

Added a

Sazabi · **Reply #581 on:** October 22, 2011, 02:44:27 AM

As I posted elsewhere, I picked up a like new pair of Wolverine Gore-Tex work boots today for $10.

MultiMat · **Reply #582 on:** October 22, 2011, 10:38:32 AM

Quote from: Neil on October 13, 2011, 03:50:23 PM

Here's an old Footprint I picked up..

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I have already begun the TLC

Neil your oldies come up very nicely

Care to share your secrets mate

Neil · **Reply #583 on:** October 22, 2011, 11:54:37 AM

I could but its a family forum and you don't want to know how I collect up that much coarse hair to rub them with

dks · **Reply #584 on:** October 23, 2011, 05:11:09 PM

Quote from: Neil on October 22, 2011, 11:54:37 AM

I could but its a family forum and you don't want to know how I collect up that much coarse hair to rub them with

Why am I thinking of Borat

MultiMat · **Reply #585 on:** October 24, 2011, 03:04:16 AM

Quote from: Neil on October 22, 2011, 11:54:37 AM

I could but its a family forum and you don't want to know how I collect up that much coarse hair to rub them with

True dedication Neil

, it must get mighty uncomfortable getting around whilst you have these old tools being tumble polished in your under garments

J-sews · **Reply #586 on:** October 24, 2011, 03:09:46 AM

....tumble polished....

Sparky415 · **Reply #587 on:** October 24, 2011, 12:19:22 PM

Neil · **Reply #588 on:** October 24, 2011, 03:09:36 PM

You're worse than me Mat

Sparky415 · **Reply #589 on:** December 18, 2011, 07:02:02 PM

I was helping my Brother with various jobs around his house
Clearing up some rubbish and leaves I found this

Its been attacked by rats

He; I wondered where that had gone

Me; Its an Estwing!

He; Huh?

Me; E-s-t-w-i-n-g

He;

Bless him he didn't understand

I'm looking after it for a while

David · **Reply #590 on:** December 18, 2011, 07:17:13 PM

I`m sure it will be much better after you give it a little tlc Tony.

Zed · **Reply #591 on:** December 18, 2011, 07:33:49 PM

Quote from: David on December 18, 2011, 07:17:13 PM

I`m sure it will be much better after you give it a little tlc Tony.

love these and had a couple over the years, when i first started fitting carpets back in around 1981 i saw one of these thin shaft type hammers and was not happy till i had one, last for years, need pics when done tony

Gareth · **Reply #592 on:** December 18, 2011, 07:59:48 PM

I just asked my wife if she knew what an Estwing might be, sadly she didn't know.

That's got to be one of the sorriest looking hammers I've ever seen Tony, hopefully you'll be able to bring it back up to working speed. Tell your brother he's not allowed to own an Estwing until he knows what it is and appreciates it.

Sparky415 · **Reply #593 on:** December 18, 2011, 09:28:35 PM

Thanks Guys

.......but don't hold your breath

..... its bloody cold out in my garage

Farmman · **Reply #594 on:** December 18, 2011, 09:48:52 PM

Aw come on tiny I have just spent all day in my unheated garage doing the wife's sak. That hammer needs you!

J-sews · **Reply #595 on:** December 19, 2011, 12:00:09 AM

Huh. Well this is embarrassing.

I always thought it was Eastwing, and was about to point out your spelling error Tony.

(good thing I double checked first)

Hmmm, they must have just changed that recently...

Farmman · **Reply #596 on:** December 19, 2011, 12:52:15 AM

Ever noticed how easy it is to type tiny when you mean tony?

MultiMat · **Reply #597 on:** December 19, 2011, 02:48:31 AM

Tony that looks like one of my hammers

, it is the one tool I seem to always accidentally leave outside

.

Good luck on that mate

, before & after weights on that one Tony

. I suspect it will be a little lighter than when it left the factory

Sparky415 · **Reply #598 on:** December 19, 2011, 01:56:43 PM

@Gareth
It actually surprises that you would ask your wife that

@Farmman
Its because of the cold weather honest

@J-Sews
My spelling would be terrible if it wasn’t for spellchecker

@Mat
I know its not what you meant but its a 16oz head (I'm guessing)

MultiMat · **Reply #599 on:** December 19, 2011, 03:19:45 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on December 19, 2011, 01:56:43 PM

@Gareth
It actually surprises that you would ask your wife that

@Farmman
Its because of the cold weather honest

@J-Sews
My spelling would be terrible if it wasn’t for spellchecker

@Mat
I know its not what you meant but its a 16oz head (I'm guessing) (Image removed from quote.)

Soon to be a 8oz

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