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Breadmaker Motor

I have just gutted a Morphy Richards breadmaker and salvaged the internal gubbins. I have no idea how to do it, but I'd like to make a small parts sand tumbler using the motor. Basically, all I need...
01:42 Thu 21st May 20203 answers, last by alavahalf 18:33 Fri 29th May 2020
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Henry Osborn Of Newcastle Upon Tyne. Tools.

I have a couple of chisels, which are marked with the name Hy Osborn. My researches thus far have indicated that this was not a manufacturer, but a retailer, whose shop was on Princes Street in an...
09:20 Wed 27th Aug 20145 answers, last by turast 09:39 Sun 31st Aug 2014
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Endeavour Music

The first episode of the new series, entitled "Trove", started in the usual Morse/Endeavour style with highly important snippets of hints for the plot as the titles went up. Over this a brooding piece...
01:59 Tue 01st Apr 20142 answers, last by EcclesCake 13:39 Tue 01st Apr 2014
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Philips Of Liverpool Manufacturers Of Tools

I've bought an auction lot of wood-carving / turning chisels. Among them is a set of very handsome ebony-handled chisels bearing the stamp PHILIPS LIVERPOOL. I've been unable to track this firm down,...
04:04 Fri 20th Dec 20134 answers, last by turast 02:45 Sat 28th Dec 2013
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Dating An Antique Tool

I've acquired a brace drill which is stamped Robt Sorby. There is also a small rectangle containing a saltire. Elsewhere on the metal another saltire occurs, but not enclosed. Does anyone know if this...
12:30 Wed 04th Dec 20137 answers, last by Zeuhl 18:57 Wed 04th Dec 2013
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What Is This Device Called?

I have an item which I want to sell on e-bay, and I don't know what to call it. The device is 18 inches long and is consists of 3 long strips of rosewood, screwed together at one end, but pivoting at...
09:20 Sat 23rd Nov 20133 answers, last by douglas9401 22:28 Sat 23rd Nov 2013
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Home Electrolysis To Remove Rust.

Can anybody advise about what to do with the remaining liquid when an object has been cleaned of rust using a home washing soda/ battery charger set up for electrolysis? Is it best to use a fresh mix...
09:05 Sat 23rd Nov 20132 answers, last by turast 17:27 Sat 23rd Nov 2013
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"intimidation" Bid On E-Bay

As a relative newbie, I've recently sold items on e-bay at 99p, which I've been very disappointed about, because similar items, or ones in worse condition, had sold elsewhere for a decent price. In...
11:28 Sat 02nd Nov 201316 answers, last by turast 23:24 Mon 04th Nov 2013
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Who Made My Saw?

I recently purchased a mixed lot of vintage handsaws at auction, and I am trying to identifying the manufacturer of one of them. The largest button on the rivets through the handle carries a logo...
01:51 Sat 05th Oct 20137 answers, last by BRIGHT SPARK 05:23 Sun 06th Oct 2013
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Number + Initial Letters

This is a charity quiz raising money for a local school's project. There were 200 questions. For example 12 MIAY = Twelve months in a year We have solved 199 questions, but one remains to baffle us....
02:39 Fri 15th Mar 20137 answers, last by hc4361 15:44 Fri 15th Mar 2013
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Local Quiz Numbers + Initial Letter

I've submitted this query a couple of times now, and thanks to the clever folks on AB, I've now got just ONE solve remaining, so it is driving me nuts! 18 ETMP Please help!...
02:37 Thu 14th Mar 20133 answers, last by turast 12:01 Thu 14th Mar 2013
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Local Quiz Numbers + Initial Letter

Local Quiz. Numbers + initials e.g. 7 DIAW = Seven days in a week 31 TLOTCTIM 7 OOTW 7 HPB 4 APA 18 ETMP...
03:34 Wed 13th Mar 20134 answers, last by dannyk13 13:13 Wed 13th Mar 2013
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Local Quiz Numbers + Initial Letter

Number + Initials e.g. 60 - SIAM = seconds in a minute 1. 1 - SSFM 2. 1335 - TPOADB 3. 7 - OOTW 4. 7 - HPB 5. 4 - SOAV 6. 4 - WOMW 7. 79 - TANOG 8. 4 - APA 9. 26 - TANOI 10. 18 - ETMP 11. 500 - SOPIAR...
14:44 Mon 04th Mar 201314 answers, last by guilliebrougues 09:59 Thu 14th Mar 2013
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Saturday Independent # 8225 By Bannsider

5 Down Scraps were revolting when picked up (4) I have R?W?....
12:46 Mon 25th Feb 20133 answers, last by mahonia 14:36 Mon 25th Feb 2013
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Sunday Times Codeword 17Th February

Does anybody have the numbers which might tell us what the mystery word is? My Copy of the paper didn't have the smaller grid printed. I didn't realise until I'd solved the whole grid.
11:50 Thu 21st Feb 20131 answer, last by Lie-in King 11:53 Thu 21st Feb 2013
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Black & Decker rechargeable drill

I have a Black & Decker rechargeable 18v drill/screwdriver which worked really well when I first got it, but was recently left idle for a couple of months. When I tried to use it again it had lost...
16:33 Sat 29th Sep 20124 answers, last by methyl 23:05 Sun 30th Sep 2012
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Beelzebub 1175

18 Across. Goat runs beside enclosure dug in spot by river. (12). The answer is SERPENT-EATER. Can anyone parse the wordplay AND explain the definition?
09:28 Tue 11th Sep 20124 answers, last by turast 09:40 Tue 11th Sep 2012
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BEELZEBUB 1171

29 Across Revolutionary reformed before aftermath (5) RO?EN...
21:18 Tue 14th Aug 20122 answers, last by turast 01:24 Wed 15th Aug 2012
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The Village People. Was he wearing a box?

In the video for YMCA, the Highway Patrol Officer has a pair of handcuffs attached to his waistband. As he dances, the handcuffs appear to be constantly tapping him in the groin area. As all we men...
10:12 Mon 04th Jun 20128 answers, last by baza 13:52 Mon 04th Jun 2012
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Times Crossword Championship 2012

Does anybody know the dates for publication of the qualifying puzzles?
10:39 Fri 23rd Mar 20121 answer, last by TheNovice 10:42 Fri 23rd Mar 2012

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