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Some leather and horn lanterns might still be around. They were used in mines up to the first half of the 20th century (to about 1945) But, not crude as crude, almost refined, the Romans and Greeks used it. Its a constituent of 'Greek Fire'

In legal theory, yes Unless you are 'invited' in. You are 'invited' in to trade by open doors and posters offering items for sale

Yes. And in Eire/Ireland they will do just that if they don't want you on their property

No, I never took a photo of it What was super-interesting in the process was the oil used. Not the usual candidates such as olive oil but volatile 'ground' oil. I guess it was some form of mineral oil that came to the surface of the ground and could be collected. The window makers were a secretive guild in as much as the process was only known to the members and I've just remembered; the translucent leather was used to glaze lanterns up to about the first third of the 19th century ( 1800s). Horn was mainly used but for high quality lanterns, eg. on my lord's carriage

mmm, not sure if its 'new', or if they are using an ancient process In the middle-ages, aka medieval period, before glass was re-invented, they used to scrape veal hides super thin and oil them which made them translucent and the used them to cover windows. Allegedly they were translucent enough to let in a lot of soft light, but they were expensive. Everything was expensive back then. I used to have a piece which had been re-purposed as book page. My dottir has it now

No money was paid over so I've not lost any, but no sign of the items he said he posted. I'll wait a while yet. It may be coming by the slow-boat via China and Oz and will arrive in 8 to 10 months time. A chap in Oz sent me a book on early English pistols via the slow-boat, it took 6 weeks to arrive. I once had car parts sent 1/2 way round the world that arrived the same day - local time They were rear light units for my Caddy. They were sent by the breaker in Alaska at 06.00 by FedEx and arrived in my country at 08.00 the next day, which was actually 23.00 the same day in Alaska. Then it took another 2 weeks for the FedEx 'partner' courier to deliver to my house - but thats another story

In the UK, at least in N.I., all visitors are 'trespassers' in law except 'legal visitors'* 'Legal visitors' are, (list not complete); post people, milk & dairy deliverers, parcel couriers, police officers, fire-fighters, paramedics . . . . . These are covered by your home insurance. All others are not and take their chances and cannot sue for something that happens outside the home/house. They can try, and insurance companies will pay out on small sums to save having to go to court to fight it** * I was taught this when I was postie ** 30 years ago there was a famous paving stone in a town called Coalisland. It was broken and part of it stuck up. Every month someone 'tripped' on it and 'fell'. They put a claim for hurt. The claim was usually for £2500. The council insurers paid up every time as each claim was less than the legal costs of fighting it. It took the council over two years to find the paving stone and replace it. I saw it once and the bit the people 'tripped' over was raised no more that 1/4 inch!

The flashlights were part of the original equipment. They plugged in for charging off the main car battery and could be taken out for the car owners use, in an emergency or for any other reason. Over the years the torches/flashlights were lost or forgotten about and became discharged and corroded inside. Now ppl with those older BMWs want to put their cars back to original spec but they lack a working torch/flashlight I only do about 20 to 25 of these each year. Low demand. Although, when #1 circulates that he has a new batch in he'll sell 10 -12 within a day. I've been doing these for, afair, about 10 years now #1 son is yet to pay me for doing these. Promises. I'm doing one more tonite. A special one. I'll deliver these on Tuesday I think

Just a wee 'celebration' to mark that I finished rebuilding 15 BMW torches. Done over the last few days This is what I usually get; They get new rechargeable batteries, new brass work & resistor, a new bulb, replacement lens and cleaned up; this what they look like when I'm done with them BMW don't make these torches anymore. Haven't for about 15 years. My #1 son has customers who have older BMW cars either without torches or ones not working. The customer wants a working torch and this is the only way they can get them. afaik we are the only ones in the UK doing rebuilds in quantity. Two things which stop others from doing the rebuilds; the special batteries were discontinued by Varta about 10 years ago and the torch lenses; not all of them can be polished clean and re-used. We have work-arounds to continue rebuilds. I have 36 or so more in stock to rebuild.

Well, for appearances sake could you glue a black plastic 'dome nut' cover on?

Very, very nice But, replace that lock nut with an acorn nut. It would look so much better

It helps to allow it to spread more evenly and to get into the leather before it dries

The tracking number on the parcel. I could even find the address in Montreal and see the signature of the person who signed for it. I wonder if they were expecting a scanner or was it a surprise. It was delivered to a tall building with many floors, some were offices and some residential, so I don't if a business got the scanner

I bought a 3D scanner from Amazon. They said it would come from their place in UK, but later it transpired it was coming from China From its factory in China to Virginia, back to China to different place, from there to Alaska, back to China, yet another different place, to Chicago, to Texas, to Ontario, and was delivered to an address in Montreal. All this withing about 10 days. Never got that scanner. I got refunded my money. The same day I received the refund the courier firm said they would send me another scanner which I received the next day. I tried to pay for this one but the courier company said that as I was refunded they cancelled sending me a replacement scanner and told me the one I had I didn't have. So, a free scanner and payment refunded

Last August thru September a chap came on to the forum and offered Craftaids and tools from his late grandfather estate The thread is locked; Did anyone receive anything? The last I heard from the chap was on 1st - 3rd December that the items were sent. I was sorting out how to pay him. No money was paid over and even if it had been it wasn't for much, $15. But I've not seen what he sent, if he sent it. I'm disappointed. The chap hasn't been on the forum since maybe 29th December

Have you heard? A US scientist says we should add SALT to our tea for a better cuppa! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68085304

Lift the handle off the ram. The ram should be able to rotate. That is a split-pin, It usually has an 'interference' fit which needs tapped out with a small hammer

Does the ram screw down? I have the other press and the ram screws down

feedback on the wool cage; 1. a hole in the top & bottom discs for certain balls of wool which feed that way 2. too small 3 too tight, not enough of a gap between the longitudinal straps to get a large ball of wool in So these will bi incorporated in the Mark 2

Hebar ltd Located in UK. Usually sent out speedily. Sometimes the item has arrived in about 3 days. I have bought loads from them with no problems. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183887743500?hash=item2ad0904a0c:g:y8wAAOxydlFS9OGX Then there are these; slightly longer but a lot cheaper https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325967449835?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D259357%26meid%3D3f720b48e82a44509232e010a806fd8f%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D10%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D183887743500%26itm%3D325967449835%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D4247815%26algv%3DSimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithLambda85KnnRecallV1V2V4ItemNrtInQueryAndCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecallWithVMEV3CPCAutoWithCassiniEmbRecall%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p4247815.c101195.m1851&amdata=cksum%3A3259674498353f720b48e82a44509232e010a806fd8f|enc%3AAQAIAAABcHD%2FO%2BVoFoPPIoZ2g0kOZxWd85mWuIHekSp3qag7zFfwObZeQoitzE%2FDCfcejfO%2BzOLmzZmy11RrgWpA56KM9DpasK%2BGtGYwCFvgaK6ijP5AqShEUhT8f2oX6hvndJ3G0oWH8DD1DlBWseQltpxcSDW2Uu52NrseaxeINpsrDP6vx7ny%2BkPKauMa3yeSanWiih3AM6UDYA3eJRE5xAqWbp13dlH1jBFZldXz3sEP7r3AUTdB%2B1HDhOc0WaHW%2BBTKaDj5%2BMshXfqOEyljabfFRGXQAtJy9Tn0EZuqdvhTBB4V7P3N9ukg6BebnpOBmxn1zmF96pVKZObC--%2FSi1i6MkaxMR%2BmTXwl0wi05mOdWdYPYxUZb6mnUORtbYbrBFTXQCUubz7fYxARQHhhfr7KSuQBAYkht6EosMieeX6AoO7%2Bp9PNqIU6MOW%2Bg%2FpKlUCCjp3zcsqkl4xWOKy%2F5KnQ5lo1YAmBi4IQ0FLxhtH2qam8|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A4247815 Never dealt with them

Don't forget the 'conditioner'

Its very simple but time consuming; apply a little of your favourite conditioner and work the leather. I mean, bend it, fold it (not tight), roll it, sit on it . . . . and keep doing this until its as you require it

Yes But as you're not asking how I ain't telling

averaging 2* C

I wouldn't say it was cold but I just saw some brass monkeys down the town looking for a welder