toxo Posted March 9, 2020 Author Report Posted March 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, mikesc said: You are certain ? ..OK then..make mine a Talisker I spent a few of my formative years with my head in the toilet down to whisky before someone advised me to try the grape rather than the grain. Been on Brandy ever since. An absolute eye opener. Quote
mikesc Posted March 9, 2020 Report Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, toxo said: I spent a few of my formative years with my head in the toilet down to whisky before someone advised me to try the grape rather than the grain. Been on Brandy ever since. An absolute eye opener. I'm also partial to Armagnac and Rhum Agricole, and certain Tequilas and Gins .. and we have a nice collection of wines..due to various mates who make the good stuff :) ..and then of course there is the Guinness, and some very nice Belgian beers ..and ... :) Edited March 9, 2020 by mikesc Quote "Don't you know that women are the only works of Art" .. ( Don Henley and "some French painter in a field" )
toxo Posted March 9, 2020 Author Report Posted March 9, 2020 1 minute ago, mikesc said: I'm also partial to Armagnac Well don't look my way! I have to save my pennies for a sewing machine. And it's beginning to look like I'm gonna need a lot more of em than I first thought. Quote
Members chrisash Posted March 9, 2020 Members Report Posted March 9, 2020 Remember in the 1960-70 Armagnac was the poor mans brandy, it was outside the brandy area and sold as cheap liquor, but then some clever marketing person did a wondrous job on it. I used to love it, but unfortunately that was before i new the beauty of single malts, and the skills that went into it Quote Mi omputer is ot ood at speeling , it's not me
mikesc Posted March 9, 2020 Report Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) Oooh there are some very nice Armagnacs that were , and are not of that repute..But I remember the horrors of which you speak Marketing person ? ..For my sins..for my sins around 10 years ( freelance ) in the ad business.."back then".. Single malts..Oh yes ..For every taste.. Enjoy Of the Taliskers..I'm also rather fond of the their Storm. Edited March 9, 2020 by mikesc Quote "Don't you know that women are the only works of Art" .. ( Don Henley and "some French painter in a field" )
Members dikman Posted March 9, 2020 Members Report Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) 48 minutes ago, toxo said: Well don't look my way! I have to save my pennies for a sewing machine. And it's beginning to look like I'm gonna need a lot more of em than I first thought. Funny how that happens. When I thought I could import a 441 clone for a very good price I got all excited! I soon realised that it wasn't going to happen and the price kept going up. By that stage I had determined that I was going to get one anyhow and spent significantly more than I ever intended. I still haven't used it for much! Mike, I was given a bottle of Laphroig 1/4 Cask, I'd say it belongs over on the right of that chart. It took a bit of getting used to but now I treasure what's left (I'm not sure I can afford another bottle of it!!) Edited March 9, 2020 by dikman Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members Bert51 Posted March 9, 2020 Members Report Posted March 9, 2020 Sadly you gentleman are making me drool, profusely. The body beautiful does not allow me to drink any of my favorite whiskies. Enjoy your malts and I will keep dreaming of them. Bert. Quote
toxo Posted March 9, 2020 Author Report Posted March 9, 2020 51 minutes ago, mikesc said: Marketing person ? ..For my sins..for my sins around 10 years ( freelance ) in the ad business.."back then".. I had a small shopitting company so travelling all over staying in lots of hotels. In the morning, still green gilled whilst the others enjoyed a much needed breakfast to do a hard days work. I would never have believed the change after I switched. Didn't get drunk and could eat like a horse in the morning. I still can hardly believe the difference. Quote
toxo Posted March 10, 2020 Author Report Posted March 10, 2020 What's wrong with this one guys? I wouldn't mind the drive to Ruislip for this one. https://konsew.com/industrial-sewing-machine/special-sewing-machine/typical-gc2603-cylinder-arm-walking-foot-needle-feed-sewing-machine Youtube vid here but I think the guy must be drunk because I can't understand a word he's saying. Quote
mikesc Posted March 10, 2020 Report Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) Previous thread..mentions that model. spec on typical gc2603 https://www.sunnysewingcenter.com/index.php/en/leather-upholstery-machines/typical-gc-2603-cylinder-arm-walking-foot-sewing-machine-detail I'm thinking that it may be equivalent to the Techsew 2600 ( Or CB26 ) that Brian suggested as a machine for you a few posts back up there ?..says 138..You might be able to get away with 207 on the top..and 138 on the bottom..Could indeed be a good fit for you..Their ad ( your link to Konsew ) doesn't say if servo and speed reducer are included.. You wouldn't have to hunt for manuals..they are on the page there..the dealer is close to you too..and 12 months warranty. Edited to add..small picture at bottom right there, shows a servo motor..I can't see a speed reducer..you may not need one straight away* it depends on the servo's bottom speed ..They say you can try before you buy..so take a day out..and take some leather and thread. *you can always make one..couple of pulleys , a shaft and bearings..or buy one..or have one turned..3:1 is usual..I find 5:1 is handier..and with a 45mm or 50mm pulley on the servo. Edited March 10, 2020 by mikesc Quote "Don't you know that women are the only works of Art" .. ( Don Henley and "some French painter in a field" )
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