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550 F2 started!
Oddjob:
Tried cleaning the frame of the workmate so I could paint it but the rust was so bad and some paint was peeling in big sheets and some paint just refused to come off that eventually I decided sod it, I'll just get it powder coated and let someone else do all the work. So dropped it off today, £90 to do the metal parts of the frame, I suppose it's a fair bit of metal but he reckons costs have gone through the roof since the Government stopped him using red diesel in his compressor, now he has to use white diesel and we know how expensive that is these days.
Alloy frame braces are almost done, looking very nice as well. Got some new feet for it as well. Starting to feel like Triggers broom. Need some new rubber boots for the fold out legs next.
Laverdaroo:
Loving the update Ken, Are we going to get an invite to the grand reveal?
Oddjob:
I may do a thread on it's restoration. I hate doing those as I never take pics of them before, I just can't be bothered. It's only when the parts start looking really nice I think "I wish I'd taken some pics".
New rubber feet ordered. Powder coater said it would be cheaper to buy a new one, I said, you can't buy a new one and if you can they ain't half as good as the old ones. Good for another 50 years i reckon, you might see me on Antiques Roadshow with it ;D ;D
Laverdaroo:
Now then, Id pay to see you #@%$ the expert, reeling off part numbers. I reckon you'll have a work of art when done mate. You never know, there might be a 'hipster revival in 'Workmates' similar to when Raleigh Choppers started to cost the earth as they became super cool!
Might be worth a fortune and be classed as wall art Ken;D ;D
Bryanj:
Sod off you two, i can remember selling them new
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