The fact that you have a book about adjustable spanners does not disturb me... but... the fact that I find it interesting terrifies me. I loved the aircraft powered Edwardian at the beginning of your film... absolutely beautiful. Cheers and all the best from here.
That was fun. Grinder on the back of the door is brilliant. Those Fobco’s are wonderful tools - my Dad has had one forever. So yes - would love a look at the rebuild. And anvil jealousy. Thanks for taking us round the car show. 👍
Blast! And there I was having a good old covet. Anvils come up frequently here - but they tend to go for silly money. Silly high amounts, that is. The worst kind of silly.
I remember about 20 yrs ago I had small cheap & cheerful chinese bench drill that through necessity I fashioned into a toolpost grinder, still have it, dosn't get used much now .
You got a really good haul there Allan! The parallel motion pliers are really good ,and to find 2 of them is wonderful, they are very difficult to find now and very useful for holding small objects when drilling, the "scotchbright" wheels are also very useful, but they do wear down very quickly and cover everything with green dust, so I use mine outside. I think a video on restoring the Fobco Star would make interesting viewing, a far more robust drill than the german sounding chinese thing. The anvil was a very good buy and a sensible size. Stay safe!
they are indeed and following a comment from another Tweedy's Irregular they are still in production, here's there web site link for your perusal ( I have no affiliation ) www.maunindustries.com/pliers/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADlT6Rih8qcw1DNAcxmDCj7sGic27&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo8S3BhDeARIsAFRmkOMTbMvOpBxGDx5Dduz5tjVloIw_fq04biGCcMsVGA2f9Jv5KM_IKPsaAkG9EALw_wcB
I was at Beaulieu on the Saturday, could really have done with being there for the full weekend, but mid-afternoon I was a bit auto-jumbled out! I managed to find some missing bits for both Swallows though and picked up a really nice Crompton Parkinson volt meter for £1.00. I reckon it dates from pre-WWII and will be perfect as a household battery tester as the scale is only +/- 3 volts! I thought there were quite a few gaps between stalls and after the initial rush, seemed quite quiet? Just my impression. Thanks for sharing
well done on finding parts for the Swallows and yes is was quiet on Sunday too ( apparently it was quiet last year as well ). I have a couple of old voltmeters and a Pifco multimeter which will appear in a future Tweedy's Shorts
and a lot didn't sell including the Rolls Royce which was lovely, the three brass era vintage cars ( one sold after the auction ), The Overland and Buick were a bargain, they must of have had a fortune spent on them. Work is continuing on the Bantam with welding and machining on the cases so an update will be coming
Always interested to see things taken apart and repaired, so yes to a video on the drill re-furb. Was that Jenkins's rubber duck by the mill? What's it doing in the workshop? What a beautiful Packard, a real monster, or a real mobster's car. It made good money in the auction. I wonder though if something like this would ever get used. Thanks for the 'short' video
When I worked in a (commercial) garage (1960s) we had a customer who had a Packard Straight-8 limo (sedan?). Enormous thing! Saw one advertised in Motor Sport thus, “seats eight strangers, or twelve close friends”!
ah the duck, it must of escaped from under the mat, video of drill rebuild will be done and yes the Packard was impressive .....but as you say will it ever turn a wheel on the road....
Nice drill Mr. T. I’d like to see the FobCo being worked on. Now I’m glad I haven’t got an anvil! That’s a lot of weight. More bike stuff would be appreciated, but all your stuff is interesting. Thank you. Les 🇬🇧 ps, my Dad had one of those KD adjustables, I wonder where that went…
I think the second number on the anvil is for quarters of a hundredweight. My old dad could still lift an anvil that size onto the back of our lorry at the age of seventy five. Edward
You'll notice your Maun pliers have the government Crow's Foot marking, ex military. RAF toolkits used to have them. We used to have King Dick spanners too, I can remember Nimrod tool kits were mostly King Dick in Whitworth, BSF and BA sizes. Capital video old chap, absolutely capital.
Yes please on the Fobco Star, I've got my dad's old one and it could do with a service. He always used a starter style switch fir the motor, rather than a normal direct switch, to stop it overheating on start up, but I don't think it really needed it. I used to use it for drilling conkers so I could put a football boot lace through them! I also had an amusing picture of a high altitude jet pilot's suit that is in the national space centre, it has a special ratcheting system to tension the suit, the heart of which is a simple king dick 1/4 inch drive! Very Heath Robinson!
It's only a matter of time before you are a household name sir! You won't be upstaged by a kettle for much longer. Would like to see you and Jenkins tackle the little blighter!
My mum had a copper kettle in the front room, l recall peeing in it as a small boy, no idea why. That was 60+ years ago, my sister has it now, should l own up ha ha. Alex
@@TweedsGarage That’s interesting, I’ve not been able too comment on your previous two videos for some reason. I did message you about the Honda carb on instagram though.
Yes it would be interesting to see the pillar drill rebuilt
noted Brian.
Thanks, Allan, another very interesting episode. And, yes, it would be wonderful to see a video of the drill restoration.
Cheers, Peter.
your vote has been counted Peter.
The anvil was a great find; well worth having it refurbished.
The fact that you have a book about adjustable spanners does not disturb me... but... the fact that I find it interesting terrifies me. I loved the aircraft powered Edwardian at the beginning of your film... absolutely beautiful. Cheers and all the best from here.
it was rather lovely, the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost was also a favourite with the Tweed gang. All the best from over there.
Maun pliers are still in business
not surprising as they are nice pliers..
They are available on Amazon, of course!
Not cheap, but good tools rarely are! Definitely a worthwhile addition to any toolbox.👍
Maun parallel pliers were issued in PMG in Australia and I believe GPO in UK.
Love to see the restoration of the drill press.
keep watching :-)
That was fun. Grinder on the back of the door is brilliant. Those Fobco’s are wonderful tools - my Dad has had one forever. So yes - would love a look at the rebuild.
And anvil jealousy. Thanks for taking us round the car show. 👍
remember the 11th commandment Stuart....Though shall not covet another man's anvil....
Blast! And there I was having a good old covet. Anvils come up frequently here - but they tend to go for silly money. Silly high amounts, that is. The worst kind of silly.
Good mix Allan, those files are very nice, I'm rather jealous!
they are a nice thing Jason
I remember about 20 yrs ago I had small cheap & cheerful chinese bench drill that through necessity I fashioned into a toolpost grinder, still have it, dosn't get used much now .
Sounds ingenious Mike......necessity is the mother of invention
That reminds me, I wonder where i put my book "The 50 best split pins"
is it under the copy of " spring washers through the ages " ?
Would be great to see a video of the fobco resto as I’ve got one with the 3/4 length upright that’s got noisy bearings 😊
paint and stickers are being ordered.....
You got a really good haul there Allan! The parallel motion pliers are really good ,and to find 2 of them is wonderful, they are very difficult to find now and very useful for holding small objects when drilling, the "scotchbright" wheels are also very useful, but they do wear down very quickly and cover everything with green dust, so I use mine outside. I think a video on restoring the Fobco Star would make interesting viewing, a far more robust drill than the german sounding chinese thing. The anvil was a very good buy and a sensible size. Stay safe!
they are indeed and following a comment from another Tweedy's Irregular they are still in production, here's there web site link for your perusal ( I have no affiliation )
www.maunindustries.com/pliers/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADlT6Rih8qcw1DNAcxmDCj7sGic27&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo8S3BhDeARIsAFRmkOMTbMvOpBxGDx5Dduz5tjVloIw_fq04biGCcMsVGA2f9Jv5KM_IKPsaAkG9EALw_wcB
I was at Beaulieu on the Saturday, could really have done with being there for the full weekend, but mid-afternoon I was a bit auto-jumbled out! I managed to find some missing bits for both Swallows though and picked up a really nice Crompton Parkinson volt meter for £1.00. I reckon it dates from pre-WWII and will be perfect as a household battery tester as the scale is only +/- 3 volts!
I thought there were quite a few gaps between stalls and after the initial rush, seemed quite quiet? Just my impression. Thanks for sharing
well done on finding parts for the Swallows and yes is was quiet on Sunday too ( apparently it was quiet last year as well ). I have a couple of old voltmeters and a Pifco multimeter which will appear in a future Tweedy's Shorts
Yes to the pillar drill from me.
okey dokes
Very good Mr Tweed.....some very very nice cars for not a lot of money Mr Tweed.
Can I ask.....whats happened to the Bantam.
and a lot didn't sell including the Rolls Royce which was lovely, the three brass era vintage cars ( one sold after the auction ), The Overland and Buick were a bargain, they must of have had a fortune spent on them.
Work is continuing on the Bantam with welding and machining on the cases so an update will be coming
Yea be good to watch the pillar drill resurrected you had me at new bearings 👍🏻
your vote has been counted Steve
Buy the way that’s a Lovley kettle nice find 👍🏻👍🏻
@@steveturner8840 a much coveted kettle 😄
Please please video the Fobco Star restoration. I have the same model in good original working order but would love to restore it.
I will do Ken, ordering the paint and stickers this very evening.
Always interested to see things taken apart and repaired, so yes to a video on the drill re-furb.
Was that Jenkins's rubber duck by the mill? What's it doing in the workshop?
What a beautiful Packard, a real monster, or a real mobster's car. It made good money in the auction. I wonder though if something like this would ever get used.
Thanks for the 'short' video
When I worked in a (commercial) garage (1960s) we had a customer who had a Packard Straight-8 limo (sedan?). Enormous thing! Saw one advertised in Motor Sport thus, “seats eight strangers, or twelve close friends”!
ah the duck, it must of escaped from under the mat, video of drill rebuild will be done and yes the Packard was impressive .....but as you say will it ever turn a wheel on the road....
Nice drill Mr. T.
I’d like to see the FobCo being worked on. Now I’m glad I haven’t got an anvil! That’s a lot of weight. More bike stuff would be appreciated, but all your stuff is interesting. Thank you. Les 🇬🇧 ps, my Dad had one of those KD adjustables, I wonder where that went…
I shall film progress on the FobCo Les, all the best from the garage.
Tweeds Boring episode of rebuilding a Fobco would be much appreciated 👍
I'll try and make it as dry as possible :-)
I think the second number on the anvil is for quarters of a hundredweight. My old dad could still lift an anvil that size onto the back of our lorry at the age of seventy five. Edward
Blimey!!!....not a man to be messed with Edward..
Excellent video Mr Tweed, looks like you had a fun and rewarding day out!
Phil
Thanks Phil, it was a grand day out
You'll notice your Maun pliers have the government Crow's Foot marking, ex military. RAF toolkits used to have them. We used to have King Dick spanners too, I can remember Nimrod tool kits were mostly King Dick in Whitworth, BSF and BA sizes. Capital video old chap, absolutely capital.
Thanks Old fruit, Nimrod tool kits sound like a handy thing to have around our workshops.
Love the anvil!
it scrubbed up nice.
The drill bought back a few memories, sounds like you had a nice day out.
it was a splendid day Chris.
I don't believe it I was at beaulieu autojumble both day and didn't see you "gutted!" Great day ay😀😀
Sorry to of missed you, maybe next time.
Very nice old boy
Cheers Bob
Yes please on the Fobco Star, I've got my dad's old one and it could do with a service. He always used a starter style switch fir the motor, rather than a normal direct switch, to stop it overheating on start up, but I don't think it really needed it. I used to use it for drilling conkers so I could put a football boot lace through them! I also had an amusing picture of a high altitude jet pilot's suit that is in the national space centre, it has a special ratcheting system to tension the suit, the heart of which is a simple king dick 1/4 inch drive! Very Heath Robinson!
Noted on the FobCo, you'll need to fire your Dad's one up soon as it's conker season, hopefully get a few niners ( no soaking in vinegar allowed )
Not cwt, stones and lbs then?
yes the 3 groups of numbers are hundredweight, 1/4 hundredweight then lbs......why they couldn't just stamp the weight in lbs is a mystery to me.
It's only a matter of time before you are a household name sir! You won't be upstaged by a kettle for much longer.
Would like to see you and Jenkins tackle the little blighter!
you're too kind Sir :-)
My mum had a copper kettle in the front room, l recall peeing in it as a small boy, no idea why. That was 60+ years ago, my sister has it now, should l own up ha ha. Alex
Remember the golden rule Alex.......admit nothing
Go fer it. Sounds interestin’
Parts are being ordered
I like tools as much as the next guy, as long as the next guy isn't you.😊
there's plenty of old tools out there.....the kids aren't interested
I'm very impressed by your array if King Dicks, and I definitely covet your anvil, but a Workshop Tour, this video is not... (just saying ..)
Mrs Tweed says i can't have friends round until I've tidied up the workshop.......
@@TweedsGarage 😂
Great video mate 👍
Thanks fella
@@TweedsGarage That’s interesting, I’ve not been able too comment on your previous two videos for some reason. I did message you about the Honda carb on instagram though.
I've found it and thanks for the info ( i really don't know what goes on with messages on youtube, its all a bit of a mystery )
I went to beauliue once got food poisoning and a puncture on the way home nice day
@@bobgoddard6945 sounds like a grand day out 😁
Had the mustache since 6 grade. Looks old and out dated.
fashion is cyclical, you'll be the height of style again.