Beekay 4,398 Posted May 19 Report Share Posted May 19 Emmett has got nothing on you Rog. Wished I'd got me own shed, to get lost in. I have to make do with me paints in two drawers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,205 Posted May 19 Report Share Posted May 19 as you can see from a lot of my bike and other hobby photo's most of my work is done outdoors on the garden bench or elsewhere outside, very little is done in the shed because of a shortage of space, anyway mate it's not the size of the thing it's how best you can make of it Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,398 Posted May 19 Report Share Posted May 19 Yes mate, but I don't think for one minute that Mrs Plantfit would let you repair your bikes and clean your engines in your sitting room. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,205 Posted May 19 Report Share Posted May 19 Got caught once by Mrs P washing my mountain bike in the shower, needless to say it was a rather quiet evening Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,503 Posted May 19 Report Share Posted May 19 You’d like my shed Barrie. 20’ by 8’ and still not big enough! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,205 Posted May 19 Report Share Posted May 19 Then again I did fit the home made pedals on the penny farthing in the kitchen (before Mrs P got home from the gym) Rog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,398 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 16 hours ago, philmayfield said: You’d like my shed Barrie. 20’ by 8’ and still not big enough! That's not a shed ! It's a flipping Barn. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,503 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 There’s no room to swing a cat (not that I would swing a cat!) never mind holding a barn dance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 9,662 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 It's not that sort of cat, although I'm sure you know that. Cat o nine tails. Excellent punishment for slime balls who swing the other kind! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,503 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 I must confess I never considered the origin and derivation. I just imagined swinging a cat by its tail. Currently I’m tickling the tummy of a large ginger cat who has presented himself to me for that very purpose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 9,662 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 Undoubtedly, the most important job you will do today! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,503 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 Just trying to show my caring nature. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 605 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 I see you are doing the kitchen chores plantfit. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,205 Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 To go with the mini lathe, a mini pedestal drill or drill press whatever you want to call it Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,205 Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 Does this come under my bike rides or hobbies, well it's in the hobbies section until it's built, lightweight alloy full suspension bike frame with about 6 inches of rear travel, now time to start looking for parts for the build, I think I'm going to need some deep pockets Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,398 Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 This is one of my Hobbies.Another quiet day at the office... 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,503 Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 I like one of those to drive round the estate. Much more comfortable than the quad bike and I could take friends - if I had any. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,205 Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 Smart looking machine Barrie and fully weather proof with the look of it Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siddha 801 Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 2 hours ago, plantfit said: Does this come under my bike rides or hobbies, Is that a Giant frame? Looks similar if so they are a good bit of kit. I may have a shocker for one of those. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siddha 801 Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 27 minutes ago, Beekay said: This is one of my Hobbies.Another quiet day at the office... And presumably you have staff to drive it?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,398 Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 Not really Rog. There are side panels which roll down but I've always found them to be a pain in the 'arris. Two weeks ago after a few days of rain, I went to collect from the charge bay and when I began to reverse a load of water came off the roof, which had large depression in it. So I decided to put the nearside wheels on a grass bank to remove the rest. When I mounted the bank, bloody gallons of water cascaded down and soaked me ! The powers that be have now repaired the roof and took the dent out. B. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,398 Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 7 minutes ago, siddha said: And presumably you have staff to drive it?? Nah, Siddah, it's me as drives it. Been quite busy today though ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,205 Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 1 hour ago, siddha said: Is that a Giant frame? Looks similar if so they are a good bit of kit. I may have a shocker for one of those. Not sure of the make but it could be, it's very light and already painted and lacquered, looking forward to building this one, looks like my Raleigh pioneer might be up for sale as i'm running out of room in the sheds Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,205 Posted Saturday at 07:23 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 07:23 PM After a bit of investigating the frame is a Diamondback XSL mountain bike from the early 2000's retailing between £800 and £1000 back then depending on equipment spec, the other ongoing project I have on at the moment is the 400 day torsion clock, I have now got it running continuously and in the process of regulating it, so far I've got it down to just losing ten minutes in the 24 hours so I'm getting there, once I've got it spot on you should be able to hear me give out a big cheer over in Nottingham Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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