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04-09-2018, 07:00 AM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread My tip when spraying to mask off intricate areas perhaps with wording etc. in General

CWKen say you were spraying your lovely wifes toes from green to pink would that be suitable heh heh especially the running the razor round the...

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04-09-2018, 06:55 AM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread Lets mix it up a bit. in General

When I want to mix these things I just put in the water first and add powder until it is about enough to absorb all the water assuming this is not...

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04-09-2018, 06:39 AM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread My tip when spraying to mask off intricate areas perhaps with wording etc. in General

I know but Maybe I should have been more careful when I was thinking, when I spray things it is usually the little flat plate with all of the...

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04-09-2018, 04:01 AM

Alistair Hosie started a thread My tip when spraying to mask off intricate areas perhaps with wording etc. in General

My tip when spraying* to mask off *intricate areas perhaps with wording etc. Say you wish to retain information on a plate fixed to your motor,...

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04-01-2018, 10:04 AM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread OT and nicely controversial....Uber fatal self driving car crash in General

I can't quite understand this? Was the guy in the car supposed to act as a safety valve in situations like this? In other words why did he not...

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03-24-2018, 12:21 PM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread OT: The Cops are coming call from 914-363-5512 in General

Yes laugh as wee might there are sadly often too many elderly and vulnerable people fall for this type of thing. My father in law once got a very...

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03-22-2018, 03:54 PM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread adaptation for new cars foot brake. in General

Good idea I will contact Mercedes and ask them if this has come up before and what they recommended about it. Al

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03-22-2018, 03:44 PM

Alistair Hosie started a thread where in europe or better uk is the best deal for current? on topic in General

Guys it is my birthday in may old Codger or technical HOBO or what? although I really don't feel old. Bron wants to get me something nice and I have...

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03-22-2018, 01:18 PM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread belt grinder DO not come with motor ! seriously ON TOPIC in General

Jeremy what kind of wheels do you have on that grinder it looks very impressive could you tell and show the one on the photo next to the belt...

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03-21-2018, 12:33 PM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread How do you measure the INSIDE of a bottle? in General

Easy pour water into it then measure the volume of the water it takes to fill it, and convert that to area mass, if I remember cubic centilitres to...

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03-21-2018, 12:28 PM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread adaptation for new cars foot brake. in General

Hi VPT Wheels answered your question I thought I made it clear it was much higher sorry. Also it is a manual transmission, To explain there is a foot...

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03-21-2018, 05:19 AM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread belt grinder DO not come with motor ! seriously ON TOPIC in General

B Forest you made a typo surely, I would be happier with $99.99 surely that's what you meant? Al and don't forget B Forest is not maybe so far off...

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03-21-2018, 05:01 AM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread Re-Pointing Diamond Nib in General

I too say put it out to rest and buy a new one. I have bought several working machines with diamond wheels bonded onto a nice brass or aluminium...

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03-21-2018, 04:52 AM

Alistair Hosie started a thread adaptation for new cars foot brake. in General

Alistair Hosie 1 second ago Sorry but I am desperate to find this out . I recently bought a C class estate cat uk spec, anyway I live quite a...

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03-19-2018, 04:37 PM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread George Bulliss, You are a good man. in General

I have been preaching this for years, A few years back when I was ill, and had just come out of hospital, George sent me at his own cost a very nice...

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03-19-2018, 04:32 PM

Alistair Hosie started a thread belt grinder DO not come with motor ! seriously ON TOPIC in General

Well even if it Do come with motor, surely for this price you could do much better. I recon I could make this and Do it with a motor I have lying...

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03-18-2018, 05:56 PM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread see this! what do you think ON TOPIC in General

Or better yet be daring buy the seven dollar one it is slightly better looking and it is only thirty dollars for delivery.:rolleyes: Alistair

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03-18-2018, 05:10 PM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread Tapmatic units in General

Is it not fair to say that all relevant info on the use of these devices can be seen on youtube. I am a great believer in watching how it is done by...

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03-18-2018, 04:49 PM

Alistair Hosie started a thread see this! what do you think ON TOPIC in General

Just saw this I was quite impressed what do you think guys ? Alistair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4mFBzezsqA

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03-15-2018, 04:47 PM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread Needed- Lathes Anonymous, and my experience for folks starting out with lathes. in General

Lathes are like guns - you sell one then you kick yourself for years afterwards. Keep all of 'em Wow who does that sound like.. ? ...

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03-15-2018, 04:40 PM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread I sealed off my lathe bed in General

I aim to do this on my large woodworking lathe, where it is positioned hard against the exterior wall. My other idea is to fit a metal box with...

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03-03-2018, 01:27 PM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread OT: Storm damage (Wicked Winds of March) in General

The uk has had a few bad days of strong winds and heavy snow worst in a long while. Al

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03-03-2018, 01:21 PM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread Camelbacks straight edges at HGR in General

Yes the rule here has always been no selling or advertising your stuff, unless cleared by George Bullis. Everyone respects George and it has always...

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03-03-2018, 01:09 PM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread MSC Big Book in General

HMMMPH are you sure the book is so big or are your balls very small? Alistair

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03-03-2018, 01:04 PM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread OT: Ban diesels for pollution? It's legal in Germany... in General

Diesel fuel is a bit more expensive in the uk, but the diesel cars travel much further on a gallon of diesel as opposed to gasoline. Also you have...

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03-03-2018, 04:49 AM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread Wet Belt sanding recommendations? in General

The only problem might be rapid disintegration of the sanding belt, and if you're designing it keep the electrics /motor switching etc well away from...

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03-03-2018, 04:42 AM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread A pot into a guard in General

I keep all of our old pots for using the valuable scrap aluminium etc. Your idea is better than mine from now on our cooker is going to look odd when...

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02-28-2018, 02:12 PM

Alistair Hosie replied to a thread "Asian" drill press options question in General

I would never use Loctite but as a last resort I have heard that the old timers smoothed by hand with fine emery cloth then applied a couple of...

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02-28-2018, 09:51 AM

Alistair Hosie started a thread does a car battery need to be specific to the car I say not. in General

My son bought a bmw z4 spots car with 9000 mls on the clock. It was in mint condition he has been having electrical problems with it we discovered...

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