Recent content by chickendrumsticks

I really want to take issue with your use of the phrase "lower classes", but yours is such a great story that I can't be arsed. For "arsed" read bothered.

Likely '64 or '65? Tokyo Olympics...

Agreed.

Fab. Thanks, mine was a stupid question. I'm guessing at least £500 to restore each frame etc to reasonable quality. Steering well clear!

How'd you know the reserve and what is it plse? I guessed it would be high.

Tubs they say. Surely not? But a great bargain for those with long legs!

"Collect only" but given the central location could appeal to many buyers.

My pool. Less glamour, more wildlife.

"Off at a tangent". It's what we do! I never understood tangents. Opposite over adjacent? WTF!

Hard to believe this hasn't been snapped up. Too far for me sadly 😥

They'll be snapped up I reckon. Probably at a premium price too. Watching closely...

Yes. I checked some out. They all seem to be alloyed with stainless steel.

Titanium chopping board - death to knives?

It could be the shutter operating mech itself, which is lubricated at time of manufacture. I wouldn't dare go there. Probably requires some disassembly - arrghh !

https://www.photo.net/forums/topic/287149-shutter-lubrication/ Some good (old) info here. In the past my old dad (a keen amateur) swore by lighter fuel carefully applied by cotton bud. Definitely don't use any lubrication on blades themselves. It will always leave a residue.