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- Fri Dec 18, 2020 2:13 pm
- Forum: Discoveries
- Topic: Home made xylophone
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2525
Re: Home made xylophone
Thats cool........ Great solution to the problem,
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 7:05 pm
- Forum: Tips and Tricks
- Topic: Repairing diecast, aluminium, pot metal and cast iron
- Replies: 28
- Views: 27142
Re: Repairing diecast, aluminium, pot metal and cast iron
I have some of this stuff on the way. I will give it a try on some old Beromat bits....
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:51 pm
- Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
- Topic: Charrington / Mills Bandit
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2481
Charrington / Mills Bandit
I was watching this Charrington bandit on a auction and have a question about it.... This looks like a Mills Hi Top to me but I guess it is a copy. Was this made in the UK from Mills parts or were the parts made in the UK under license from mills, by who, or is there another story? Where is the Char...
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 2:02 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: Readers Lives'
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2006
Readers Lives'
Reading through some posts the other day I found one from a member questioning why we seem reluctant to put photos of our collections on here. I am going to rectify that by posting a photo of my small collection and I will wait for the many fantastic photos to appear. I did have many more but fell o...
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 12:13 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: How do I clean this?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5985
Re: How do I clean this?
Thank you for that. I have both wire wool and Autosol.....
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 10:42 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: How do I clean this?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5985
Re: How do I clean this?
I don't really need it to shine, just get the stains out.
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 10:30 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: How do I clean this?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5985
How do I clean this?
Just wondered if anyone knows a way to get this part back to looking good? I have tried very fine wet and dry but that left a mat finish. I have tried abrasive polish as in T-cut but that didn't do much. I am sure someone on here has restored this type of metal before.....
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:40 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Decorative edge trim for an Exacta
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7993
Re: Decorative edge trim for an Exacta
So finally I have finished my Exacta with the new case I have made. I am quite pleased with it as wood work is not my first skill. I think the trim looks great. It took ages to put on as the corners would cause the bit before and after to lift so had to clamp the strip down as I fitted it.
- Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:54 pm
- Forum: Discoveries
- Topic: Cam Davy Jones Locker Penny Pusher discovery!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2531
Re: Cam Davy Jones Locker Penny Pusher discovery!
I spent a lot of money in Jackson's back in the late 60s and 70s. I bet I played that machine.
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 6:59 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Merkur
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9163
Re: Merkur
This is the only photo I got.
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 11:15 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Merkur
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9163
Re: Merkur
Thanks TF. I didn't try for a reduction assuming the clock missing was the final nail, in that I wouldn't find one.
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 10:09 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Merkur
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9163
Re: Merkur
So update for those remotely interested. I agreed to pay £300 but found not only was it riddled with wood worm needing the wood replacing but the clock was missing. I've walked away. (unless someone out there has a clock for sale)
- Wed Oct 21, 2020 5:47 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Merkur
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9163
Re: Merkur
I have no other info than a photo sadly.
- Wed Oct 21, 2020 4:33 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Merkur
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9163
Re: Merkur
The one I am considering has fruits on the reels not numbers so I guess it has been "updated"
- Tue Oct 20, 2020 9:06 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Merkur
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9163
Re: Merkur
Thanks for the info BP. This one is up north. Looks complete but it's rough. Been outside under a canopy a few years by the look of it. Wants£300 for it. Not knowing this bandit I was checking if it was rare enough to risk the money. Not that I want to make money on it, just checking I'm not buying ...
- Tue Oct 20, 2020 6:25 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Merkur
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9163
Merkur
I've been offered a Merkur bandit in quite poor condition. It says"Mills" on the top flash but the owner says it's German. Are they rare? I've never heard of Merkur...
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 1:23 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Decorative edge trim for an Exacta
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7993
Re: Decorative edge trim for an Exacta
I found some edge trim that I was thinking of on eBay. Not cheap at £13 a meter but it's going to look great I think.
- Tue Jun 09, 2020 3:09 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Decorative edge trim for an Exacta
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7993
Re: Decorative edge trim for an Exacta
Did you get that buy-it-now one on eBay which I considered, but too far? If so, the trim looked OK, although I could not see the whole case. Yes Treefrog I bought that one off ebay. Mech is fine but the case can be crumbled to dust by hand. I have never seen so many woodworm holes in my life. The f...
- Sat Jun 06, 2020 11:30 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Decorative edge trim for an Exacta
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7993
Decorative edge trim for an Exacta
I am attempting to make a new case for a Wulff Exacta I have. What I need is the trim that is round the edge of the case at the front. I will need a "J" shaped profile and gold colour. I haven't found anything that looks like what I want, or a search term to look for. I got a bag of sample...
- Wed May 02, 2018 4:44 pm
- Forum: Discoveries
- Topic: Early Eversheds & Vignoles insulation tester
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4330
Re: Early Eversheds & Vignoles insulation tester
I used to repair these.. Nice meter. Haven't seen a red one before, only black.