For old time House Bashers only

[Pete999]

Old Carpentry Carpenter's tools - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/569629666/old-carpentry-carpenters-tools?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=old%20carpenters%20tools&ref=sr_gallery-2-45
The Auger in the center, who can recall using these jobbies to drill joists in new builds, hands up don't be shy, I still have mine1/2" 3/4" and 1"

 

[Octopus]

So thats Tel and you then !

 

[Pete999]

So thats Tel and you then !

Sure there are others of Me and Tel's Genre who are members Murdoch. Used to carry mine in my Gladstone bag with a block of wood on the end to make sure I didn't stab any of the other Passengers on the Bus whilst traveling too and from jobs, you Kids have it too easy these days, Vans, fuel cards supplied.

 

[cliffed]

Yea remember the days hammer & bolster,good old rawlplug tool,footprint hand drill,no Jenny in them days,wooden steps that use to sway,Buttle clips...haa.....

 

[Pete999]

Yea remember the days hammer & bolster,good old rawlplug tool,footprint hand drill,no Jenny in them days,wooden steps that use to sway,Buttle clips...haa.....

Buckle clips you mean? the only clips to make a surface job look decent.

 

[telectrix]

you mean there's something newer than buckle clips? is that what all the fuss is about on escape routes? somebody using some form of no-metallic clip? where casn i get some?

 

[Pete999]

you mean there's something newer than buckle clips? is that what all the fuss is about on escape routes? somebody using some form of no-metallic clip? where casn i get some?

Long gone Mate as has the art of clipping cables properly.

 

[Dave OCD]

I can clip cables properly ! I know what you mean though Pete.

 

[telectrix]

Buckle strap cable clips x 38mm long | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Buckle-strap-cable-clips-x-38mm-long/202169027325?hash=item2f12368afd:g:AKgAAOSwUCRZiY~K

 

[Pete999]

I can clip cables properly ! I know what you mean though Pete.

I'm sure you can Dave, the art I was rabbiting about only came from practice

 

[Pete999]

Buckle strap cable clips x 38mm long | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Buckle-strap-cable-clips-x-38mm-long/202169027325?hash=item2f12368afd:g:AKgAAOSwUCRZiY~K

Stop it Tel, I need to have some just for old time 's sake, I remember sticking brass pins into clips and holding them between my lips

 

[Midwest]

I recall having one of these;


And moved up to one of these, after the rawplug jumper;

You could mimic hammer action, by hitting the end with a lump hammer every hour.

Cause that's when drill bits of every kind, were nice & sharp.

 

[buzzlightyear]

I remember on they old bycikle riding up and down the hills to go to work ,with the old flat cap ,wind passing my ears, to make a few penny's . great baker advert - Bing video - https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=great+baker+advert&view=detail&mid=AF126592951A90F01399AF126592951A90F01399&FORM=VIRE

 

[telectrix]

trade has gone to pot anyway. you never see an electrician working these days in a 3 piece suit with pocket watch on a chain and a bowler hat, do you?

 

[telectrix]

I recall having one of these;
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And moved up to one of these, after the rawplug jumper;

You could mimic hammer action, by hitting the end with a lump hammer every hour.

Cause that's when drill bits of every kind, were nice & sharp.

you been rooting in my kit?

 

[Midwest]

trade has gone to pot anyway. you never see an electrician working these days in a 3 piece suit with pocket watch on a chain and a bowler hat, do you?

Old chap I did my apprenticeship with, wore a bib & brace, shirt & tie, brown brogues and sports jacket. He had a collection of pens & pencils in his jacket breast pocket. Didn't have a test lamp mind, used his finger for that.

 

[buzzlightyear]

used his finger for that.

did he lick is finger for that!

 

[telectrix]

where can i buy this?

Imperial Twin and Earth (T&W) - AA Electrical Services - http://www.aaelectricalservices.co.uk/imperial-twin-and-earth-tw/

stranded and tinned. heaven.

 

[Dave OCD]

Buckle strap cable clips x 38mm long | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Buckle-strap-cable-clips-x-38mm-long/202169027325?hash=item2f12368afd:g:AKgAAOSwUCRZiY~K

18p each Tel !

 

[telectrix]

18p each Tel !

not cheap. but just long enough to get 2 x 1.5mm side by side in 1 clip. makes a lovely neat job.