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I'm sure that Bakfiets is electrically supported, if not he's a machine!

"Topper" it

Rapide for local supply on ridgid forks

I confess, I converted a pair of Rocky's about 25 years ago into Rocky SPD's. Took an entire weekend to realise one needs a stiff section under foot otherwise it's just a k a k plan

Perhaps you know about this one, but if not it will save plenty of your precious epoxy... mix your epoxy with meths (methylated spirits back here it's purple) in a 70/30 epoxy/meths mix. apply to the crappy plywood...it serves the purpose of sanding the boards flat and making it workable offering minor surface penetration. During the final steps of construction your proper epoxy mix (structural mix) will bind properly to the penetrating mix (surface protection)

That's worth collecting!

Pragtig! nee wag, uitstekend...wag, wag...PUIK!

Thanks Dale...this one for you brother!

I did some looking and scratching last night and found the company existed somewhere between the 50's-60's and were particularly famous for cloudy ginger beers. Was a local outfit but could find nothing more. Found an old link to bidorbuy where one of the gingerbeer bottles sold for R800.

Wicked!

I'm a 50/50 woodworker. I love keeping my skills with my handtools dialed in and therfore love mixing up my projects with hand tools and then my power tools. I have a favourite plane for finishing work when edges feel a bit proud, smoothing out slight inperfections and the like. So I finesse them to where they are needed with my Stanley 101 Sweetheart, if you ever find one, buy it, mine is from 1950 something. I also absolutely love my Dozuki "Z" saw for fine joinery and flush cutting when it's close to the edge. That being said, the worst saw and handtool I have is a Stanley Tennon Saw...why I haven't chucked it I honestly don't know. It's a crude tool, I just don't like it. I can't walk past a Stanley or Record spoke shave though, I don't ever use them much, but I love having them. I sometimes just sit with coffee and some background music admiring them and realising that they were never really used by the previous owners either.

Ag don't worry boet, the Yanks haven't sent a rocket of this planet on their own before either, it's either an ex-Nazi or ex-SAFFA that needs to help them do it!

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/183727-squealing-disc-brakes/?hl=disc+brake Hi Sean, here's one of a few discussions on solving the issue, but yes, start by cleaning the disc with a good solvent. Sand the pads with 80-100 grit paper and then try again. Also check that the pads bite onto the disc properly, I've had the problem where the incorrect pads were fitted causing the almighty squeal!

Solomans Cycles website, full of helmet deals and other goodies

Indeed, I made the comment in the commuter thread about the complete lack of glass in the yellow line of my commute. It's an absoulte pleasure rding to work in the mornings (except today, it was 10degC)

Thanks for all the feedback guys, I'll try all the info this weekend.

We live in a special province where drinking in public is legal, but Savanah Lite would not be my first choice.

What a beaut!

Seeing this is the only living in a foreign land thread, I have serious question for those of you that have lived without "help" for some time. Since lockdown we have started to get into a rhythm with keeping the house clean, dishes washed and generally not allowing ourselves to go to bed with unattended chores. However, the laundry remains an issue for me, I'm the best person for ironing (fanks national service), so can work thorugh a weeks worth in 3 hours, however, that is indeed a pain and not efficient. I believe the sweet spot lies in a tumble drier, where you fold it directly out the machine and iron that which needs ironing? I would seriously lile to hear the most efficient way you deal with laundry? Thanks in advance

If money allows, DeWalt/Millwakee/Makita etc 18V If not Bosch will do you fine in 18V Whatever you do, don't buy Ryoby!

Same issue, my 14month Rottie unlearns leash walking in 3 days. I leave for work early so also on weekends only at the moment.

Question is, did you lose the mask or are you marketing your product cleverly?

See DJR already pointed you in the right direction. Just a note with CCA timber - its usually so cupped or twisted that you spend more time correcting it than using it, so spend the extra cash on raw straight material or PAR ready to use. Puts the fun back unless you like playing with planers and jointers

I've done sleeper sections on a Ryobi, it is seriously time consuming and causes huge dust clouds. If you're not in a hurry, seeks an operation with a large and strong enough band saw or preferably circular saw to do the process for you. It is a two person job too, so if you don't have a helper with horse power you're buggered in any case Edit: I neglected to add that I had to anchor that Ryobi table saw with sand bags and a large chain, so rather not try it, its a PIA

I wish you success and congratulate you on being resourceful and enterprising! May this weekend be a great success for you and your clients!