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My Mother had a set just like that, From the 50's Called them Brass Bullets they were about twice the weight of modern darts, and would destroy a modern cheap and nasty dartboard ina few games! look at the unicorn set on here:

I need to do a repair to one room (Finger-nail damage near bed - rather than have to completely re-do it!!) unfortunately I cant find where to buy the paper, or even know what it is called / who makes it. Its a Blown Vinyl (smooth back) for painting over, the photo represents approx a4 paper...

The old science lab in my secondary school had the Wylex ones built into the front eges of the wooden benches (Built 1935) apparently to stop the equipment being taken elsewhere, although by the time I was there in 1976 they were out of use and the equipment with that type of plug all gone (New...

A tidier alternative to an Isolator + 2x FCUs (would obviously have to be correctly placed re: the zones) http://www.directtradesupplies.co.uk/product.php/21433/schneider-electric-get-ultimate-3-gang-grid-plate--white-...

Just found a site which shows a Rediffusion distribution box and has has some very similar cables (albeit different core colours), even shows them going into what looks like a clay pipe out to the properties. http://offog.org/articles/rediffusion/mandeville.html

I was in IKEA the other day and noticed that they fit the brand they sell to all the store sockets. Many were bent (which would make it easier for a child to pull) but one or two were actually broken and stuck there holding the shutter open exposing one of the openings. Personally I would...

We often get that RCD problem with our office toaster doing Currant buns, Usually down to a stray current in the system :lol:

Excuse my intrusion into this post, but you may not need to buy 15+ appliance leads with IEC connectors. Most larger companies and schools IT departments will usually have a large box of spare ones - with Shuko plugs on the other end that would have come with all the computers and monitors.

Sharp Aquos TV (Model LC-22LE320) Normally I am the person who gets called on to tune everyone else's TV - but this one has me stumped! The TV is capable of receiving Digital and Analogue channels, the digital channels are all tuned in (and OK) Along with 2 analogue channels found during...

Because my PC was on a "go stupid day" not me and it wouldnt do it , wish I hadnt bothered now. :(

Since this thread started I too have needed to find a suitable sulution to plugging in 8 x WALL-WART chargers for a specific project. I found these http://www.watt-power.co.uk/catalogue/supersolid-extension-sockets-brennenstuhl-p-1009.html?currency=GBP" units to be really good (62mm socket...

I think I found a company full of "Jobswoths" - just cant help thinking of that incident with every one I cut off now !

We had a tumble drier once from a major electrical chain, it had a motor fail after 3 months and they TRIED to refuse service under warranty because I had cut the plug off and fitted a new non-standard one (Only difference: it was black!) Their reason ? That they only did service/exchange on...

Hi, We had the same problem a couple of times with the same machine, Just as "leccy "said taking out the heater element is a good one as it gives a really good view into the bottom of the drum. There is a support bracket for the end of the heater (inside the drum) which is like an odd sock...

Hi, just spotted these in a shop in town - I know it's not exactly what you were asking for initially, however could be a good solution for any of those up to 1-hour quick chargers that you get with power tools etc.. that we always forget to turn off ! The link below is to a fleabay seller...

PLEASE DONT SKIP IT! There are probably many people who would love that fire surround, Have you heard of Freecycle - you just offer stuff (for free) and someone will probably be around to grab it the next day ! I have given a few items (and received a few) in my area. The benefits: 1...

Hell yess its wierd and OTT (but I like wierd and OTT) so : Its a drill speed controller you need, Maplin used to do one, but I just looked on their www and its not there anymore, but I did find this...

Hope you don't mind me jumping on the back of these answers, but I would suggest checking that the proposed new accessory fits properly over the dry lining box, (sometimes a problem when mixing different makes) reason being: I had previously used 2 in my home - perfectly fit for purpose but the...

Have you considered IEC sockets ? These are probably already used on the back of most of your computer stuff, these have a much smaller profile than our 13a plug and are also commonly used in the music and mobile DJ biz, where we have loads of connections to put together and not much space to...

For switches and FCUs with names engraved look at sign shops, I think they use a pantograph engraver to do it, not sure if you have to buy the actual accessory from them or if they can engrave on yours. However - if you're anywhere near Wrexham there's an engraving place on the Pandy...