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Model Engineering in UK - Model engineering, metal crafts in UK
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Posted by Tony Jeffree on September 6, 2008, 5:06 pm
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On Sat, 6 Sep 2008 01:55:00 -0700 (PDT), jontom_1uk@hotmail.com wrote:
>Bugbear Hi,
>
>Thanks for that, I thought I had been “about a bit” but I have to
>admit I have never seen such a beast although it sounds an intriguing
>and very practical idea. Very “green” these days as well being a
>recyclable tool. But oh, what would the H&S police make of us melting
>lead? I feel at least 20 “risk assessments” and “certification
>opportunities” coming on. :-)
...also major opportunitues for the use of a dead blow hammer...
Regards,
Tony
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Posted by on September 6, 2008, 6:32 pm
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> On Sat, 6 Sep 2008 01:55:00 -0700 (PDT), jontom_...@hotmail.com wrote:
> >Bugbear Hi,
>
> >Thanks for that, I thought I had been =93about a bit=94 but I have to
> >admit I have never seen such a beast although it sounds an intriguing
> >and very practical idea. Very =93green=94 these days as well being a
> >recyclable tool. But oh, what would the H&S police make of us melting
> >lead? I feel at least 20 =93risk assessments=94 and =93certification
> >opportunities=94 coming on. :-)
>
> ...also major opportunitues for the use of a dead blow hammer...
>
> Regards,
> Tony
An excellent idea Tony but I've just bought a 7Kg sledge for such
purpose. I've also noticed that unless you catch them when they are
not looking the b*ggers won't stand still while you hit them. :-)
Keith (not me gov I didn't do it)
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Posted by bugbear on September 9, 2008, 7:30 am
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bugbear wrote:
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> There used to be a wondrous tool which had TWO handles,
> and a combined ladle/mould.
Herewith:
http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/bugbear33/?action=view¤t=lead_hammer.jpg
BugBear
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Posted by on September 9, 2008, 9:31 am
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> bugbear wrote:
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> > There used to be a wondrous tool which had TWO handles,
> > and a combined ladle/mould.
>
> Herewith:
>
> http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/bugbear33/?action=3Dview=A4t...
>
> =A0 =A0 BugBear
Thanks for that BugBear, what a fascinating tool. Looks as if they
expected it to cast plenty of hammers too as they listed handles by
the dozen. Lead must have been much cheaper in those days. That
similar mould for =93vice jaws=94 also looks useful. I currently keep a
roll of old lead flashing to fold over my vice if necessary but that
looks as if it would produce much thicker jaws. My only concern would
be that the two halves of the mould fitted together well, I wouldn=92t
want nice warm lead running down my shirt sleeve.
On that point it is interesting to see how times have changed, no H&S
dire warnings, no disclaimer to avoid responsibility and no safety
gloves either, but of course just the right amount of shirt cuff is
exposed =96 one has to be dressed correctly. The prices look very
reasonable by today=92s standards as well.
Thanks for posting it as it has saved me from an embarrassing (not to
say dangerous) moment, I had not thought of plugging the hollow handle
until I read the instructions. At least now my hammer will be better
balanced than it might have been. :-)
Best regards
Keith
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Posted by Chris Edwards on September 9, 2008, 5:29 pm
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On Tue, 9 Sep 2008 06:31:22 -0700 (PDT), jontom_1uk@hotmail.com wrote:
>I wouldn’t
>want nice warm lead running down my shirt sleeve.
Many years ago I was on a plumbing and brickwork course, we wore
wellies for the brickwork, and then went on to plumbing.... wiping old-
fashioned lead joints, with moleskin cloths. Somebody accidentally poured
a small slug of hot lead down his welly.....and we laughed - at first.
I still shudder when I think of that afternoon.
--
Chris Edwards (in deepest Dorset) "....there *must* be an easier way!"
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>
>Thanks for that, I thought I had been “about a bit” but I have to
>admit I have never seen such a beast although it sounds an intriguing
>and very practical idea. Very “green” these days as well being a
>recyclable tool. But oh, what would the H&S police make of us melting
>lead? I feel at least 20 “risk assessments” and “certification
>opportunities” coming on. :-)