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    Cheapskate

    These cost pennies, but do a fine job




    Dont buy the cheap Wickes ones, they are pony and snap easy.

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    nice solution.. might use that in the gun safes, screwing them to a lump of wood...
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.

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    The clips on the right in the photo are pony and snap. The ones on the left are tight but flex nicely and cost about £3 for 20 at Plumb city.

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    That is a nice clean solution. What are they or do I go to my plumbers supply with a link to this useful thread?
    BTW, that is an envious collection, nice indeed.
    Last edited by slow_runner; 23-02-2021 at 06:59 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by slow_runner View Post
    That is a nice clean solution. What are they or do I go to my plumbers supply with a link to this useful thread?
    BTW, that is an envious collection, nice indeed.
    15mm Pipe clips from City Plumbing and 1'1/4 No8 screws into a lump of 2''x1''. I spaced them 2'' centres.

    https://www.cityplumbing.co.uk/Talon...-TS15/p/868459

    Patent applied for

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    Quote Originally Posted by Binners View Post
    15mm Pipe clips from City Plumbing and 1'1/4 No8 screws into a lump of 2''x1''. I spaced them 2'' centres.

    https://www.cityplumbing.co.uk/Talon...-TS15/p/868459

    Patent applied for
    A sensible contingent action; there will be a rush on for them.
    You may find yourself retiring in luxury

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    Even cheaper. I use them foam things women use to separate their toes when they are painting them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by I. J. View Post
    Even cheaper. I use them foam things women use to separate their toes when they are painting them.
    Well you better put some photos up, before I concede

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    Bloomin' genius. Thanks for sharing
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    Quote Originally Posted by I. J. View Post
    Even cheaper. I use them foam things women use to separate their toes when they are painting them.
    Interesting.......Which pedicure, er, fetish facility do you frequent Ian

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    Quote Originally Posted by Binners View Post
    Well you better put some photos up, before I concede


    Quote Originally Posted by slow_runner View Post
    Interesting.......Which pedicure, er, fetish facility do you frequent Ian
    I do admit to having a shoe fetish. I once went out with a Dutch girl who wore inflatable shoes.
    Unfortunately she popped her clogs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Binners View Post
    These cost pennies, but do a fine job




    Dont buy the cheap Wickes ones, they are pony and snap easy.
    I have only just noticed this thread :, I have been frothing at the mouth ever since.
    What a lovely collection of vintage guns you have..
    It’s great to see that they are still being preserved for the future generations to enjoy.
    Les..

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    What a cleaver idea. so good l can't understand why l didn't think of it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by I. J. View Post




    I do admit to having a shoe fetish. I once went out with a Dutch girl who wore inflatable shoes.
    Unfortunately she popped her clogs.
    Those particular toe spacers would be suitable for a big foot 😳

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    Excellent, great tip! I used soft tube covered screws, But this seems an even better/tidier solution. Ordered a million online from the UK, the Talons are not sold over here (yet )
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