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  1. robrinay

    eBay WARNING!

    I don't think it's any worse than some other systems -'sh one t' happens! A few years ago I sent a Moulton bike - F frame, to Thailand using one of the big shippers and got email demands for duty from their customs department with threats to ship back the bike back at my cost if I didn't pay. A...
  2. robrinay

    Prayers and best wishes to our brothers and sisters in Manchester . . .

    So so sad. My step-daughter regularly attends gigs at the Arena ''There, but by the grace of God, go I".
  3. robrinay

    Jackets in Perth western Australia

    Welcome to the asylum! You're amongst friends -there are plenty here with similar tastes to yours and similar sized collections. I've got around the same number - it fluctuates. At around thirteen or fourteen leather jackets I found it more difficult to find styles I wanted so I solved that...
  4. robrinay

    eBay WARNING!

    I sent a rare Lewis Leather to Japan and the last tracking update from eBay GSP was that the parcel was damaged and could not be delivered. Later that day the buyer gave me feedback that he was really pleased with the jacket. I got the same message on my incoming McGregor Antifreeze which...
  5. robrinay

    Old Smells that Make Your Nose Wrinkle

    The oily chemical smell of a polluted river.
  7. robrinay

    Home Cider Making

    Good advice - I'll take it!
  8. robrinay

    Zipper Pin.........

    Occasionally, zipper repair kits come up on eBay that include 'squeeze on' zipper pins in various sizes - I tried fixing one on a damaged Crown zipper tape - a waste of time as the tape had lost its 'edge ridge' - couldn't get it snug enough to the first teeth and it pulled off too easily! I got...
  9. robrinay

    Home Cider Making

    Last Autumn, I smashed up some of mine and my neighbours apples and juiced them in a small press, then fermented the juice in a demijohn. Then I made the sad mistake of adding a crustacean based clarifier/finings- as my neighbour is allergic to seafood I thought it only fair to pour it down the...
  10. robrinay

    Home Cider Making

    Well I've heard that a Perry/Cider blend is a Pyder so you must have invented Plyder?
  11. robrinay

    Anyone know anything about fountain pens?

    You're correct of course - mine was a general warning and for some makers you can't be sure what type of plastic has been used.
  13. robrinay

    Anyone know anything about fountain pens?

    I was taught to use a few drops of unperfumed Teepol washing up liquid in water for a short soak for ink crusted nibs feeds and barrels and never to use ammonia. While the bits of knowledge that are being shared in this thread are interesting and useful they are not as comprehensive as a pen...
  14. robrinay

    Anyone know anything about fountain pens?

    Please refer to my comment above - for example - Conway Stewart pens were made from a milk based plastic which will turn to mush if soaked in water for too long.
  15. robrinay

    Anyone know anything about fountain pens?

    Unless you know what you're doing it's best not to attempt a repair. Alcohol can damage some early plastics and soapy water can damage some other early plastics. The seal on some piston fillers might be cork or rubber and both materials become fragile with age. It's likely that the inner...
  16. robrinay

    1950s Finnish Friitala Leather Jacket

    Too small for me sadly.
  17. robrinay

    Coffee Grinders

    I saw one similar to this on American Pickers - or possibly Pawn Stars?
  19. robrinay

    Coffee Grinders

    I've got a vintage Peugeot hand crank grinder missing its lid but it still works. They made bikes and these before they turned to auto manufacture. Interestingly the sections of the grinder are attached by shortened bike wheel spokes. They have a great Art Deco look are adjustable and grind well...
  20. robrinay

    Ever make a belt?

    If you've already got the bevelled strap and the buckle you're nearly there. Hers a web site that will help. You can stitch the buckle in - permanently or use poppers or Chicago studs and be able to change buckles. . All you'll need can be bought cheaply on eBay including more pre- cut straps...
  21. robrinay

    Can you help identify these boots please?

    Excellent information, thank you, Rob
  22. robrinay

    Can you help identify these boots please?

    Thank you - they are excellent quality but don't have a makers name.
  23. robrinay

    Can you help identify these boots please?

    I bought these cheap - I think? (Vibram Soles), £25.00 used but good condition - did I get burned?

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