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My link, above, was not the one I originally intended but if you follow it to the Lykamobile you will find more than a model. I have seen one of these running & was quite impressed. HH

Try www.steamtractionworld.com may give you some ideas. HH

When I was a young lad my father always used to throw his used razor blades on the fire & I presume they were riddled out with the ashes. I asked him why he did this, he said it was to make them safe. I don't imagine they melted but perhaps they distorted & crumpled and the cutting edge was well dulled by the heat. (this was 65+ years ago) If this really worked for razor blades then perhaps it would also work for craft knife blades. HH

Hi I have some PB hex bar 0.683" (17.35mm) happy to turn up a couple of 10mm bolts if it helps. Would also be happy to sell the length if anyone wants it - I'm trying to reduce my collection of engineering tools & equipment. Cheers HH

Interesting. If you take Angel for its repair/maintenance do you then have to wait 12 months before you can bring it back? (assuming the work plus journey takes longer than a day) HH

If all else fails try a sheet metal workers & ask 'em to bend some up for you. HH

Huh, up at the crack of dawn to go to see classic bike racing at Donington, got most of the way there (M1) lashing down with rain, sky ever darkening, massive spray. Decided racing would almost certainly be cancelled & would probably drown watching it anyway so did a smart about turn. Ate packed lunch whilst cruising CWDF so day not entirely wasted but could have used the extra hours in bed! Hope to have more success with televised MotoGp later. HH

No, 'fraid not - I just like words and derivations. Copasetic is one that you may use but we don't hear/use much this side of the world, shame really as it has a nice ring to it. HH

Oops! sorry about that - I've never been some kind of Jiminy Cricket before. It's such a lovely little word that I've known for years (no idea where from or why) and this is the first time I've ever been able to use it so thanks for the opportunity. HH

The metal/plastic bit on the end of a boot/shoe lace is called an aglet. Today's useless piece of information. HH

Butterbur HH

Some years ago, after a spate of burglaries, one of my near neighbours carefully screwed down and wired closed his house doors and windows. On his return two weeks later he couldn't find his keys. Eventually he found them still in the front door lock. HH

Google Franks Tanks for various off the shelf sizes/shapes or for custom made. HH

Hi, My dehumidifier at home expired on Boxing day, needing a replacement fairly smartly, mainly for the bathroom, I found the following - From Aldi, Midi Dehumidifier £34.99: Peltier type. 20.5 W 13.0 D 34.0 H Now, the adaptor accepts 230V 50 Hz and puts out 12V DC 5A The device is rated @ 65W It states suitable for rooms 10M2 I know it's cheap, I know it's small but seems to me it would be OK for a narrowboat in this time of condensation & dampness particularly if the lead is modified to run directly from 12V DC. The one that's gone bust was about £160 and has lasted only 3 years, so if I only get one year out of this I'm still in front. Happy New Year to all Cheers HH

Lots of rose coloured swans in Yorkshire. HH