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    Quote Originally Posted by Dutch View Post
    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 )
    I cannot find them anywhere here in New Zeeland either

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kuyajonathan View Post
    Those particular toe spacers would be suitable for a big foot 😳
    I wouldn't let the Mrs hear you call her that if I was you.

    She once cut one of her toes off in a freak gardening accident so she rang the local casualty unit.
    The nurse asked "Which toe have you cut off?" and the Mrs replied "The one that didn't have roast beef!"

    Now she drinks special milk because she thinks she is 'lack toes intolerant'
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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.
    Glad to see someone else has seen the potential of these, I have used similar for several years now.

    Only difference is I use a style similar to the one on the right, but for a bigger diameter pipe (approx 20mm), never had one snap on me as with the larger diameter version you don't have to force the barrel through the gap.
    People who have been there focus on the fundamentals. People who sit at keyboards all day focus on the trivial and inane.

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    Nice solutions gentlemen. But I am surprised, no-one has commented upon Pete's brickwork?

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    I use dowels along a length of pine - cheapest solution I saw was pencils
    "But we have our own dream and our own task. We are with Europe, but not of it. We are linked, but not comprised. We are interested and associated, but not absorbed."
    Winston Churchill 1930

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    Quote Originally Posted by I. J. View Post
    I wouldn't let the Mrs hear you call her that if I was you.

    She once cut one of her toes off in a freak gardening accident so she rang the local casualty unit.
    The nurse asked "Which toe have you cut off?" and the Mrs replied "The one that didn't have roast beef!"

    Now she drinks special milk because she thinks she is 'lack toes intolerant'
    PMSL

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    Quote Originally Posted by les allam View Post
    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..

    Half of these will be on display/sale at Kempton.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Gen View Post
    I use dowels along a length of pine - cheapest solution I saw was pencils

    Free from Ikea!

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    I.J.

    Quote Originally Posted by I. J. View Post
    I wouldn't let the Mrs hear you call her that if I was you.

    She once cut one of her toes off in a freak gardening accident so she rang the local casualty unit.
    The nurse asked "Which toe have you cut off?" and the Mrs replied "The one that didn't have roast beef!"

    Now she drinks special milk because she thinks she is 'lack toes intolerant'
    Lol the only reason I come on this forum is to hear what I.J. has to say .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Binners View Post
    Half of these will be on display/sale at Kempton.
    That’s good to know.
    I am on the look out for a breakdown pattern, fingers crossed.
    Atb
    Les..

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    Quote Originally Posted by les allam View Post
    That’s good to know.
    I am on the look out for a breakdown pattern, fingers crossed.
    Atb
    Les..
    Can't help you there Les, I have now finished adding to my small collection and will be parting with a few over the next year or so....

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    Quote Originally Posted by GrandadG View Post
    Free from Ikea!
    Stealing pencils ?

    I have to draw the line somewhere.
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    Quote Originally Posted by I. J. View Post
    Stealing pencils ?

    I have to draw the line somewhere.
    Easily lead

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    Quote Originally Posted by Binners View Post
    Easily lead
    2B or not 2B.
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    Quote Originally Posted by I. J. View Post
    2B or not 2B.
    Sorry, but I just don't see the point.

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