Distractions

[Cougar377]

I particularly like the banjo clock. Stick a temperature gauge or barometer in the smaller hole and the gardening types will go a bundle on it.

 

[ianrobbo1]

Wish I had talent like you slim

 

[Pow-Lo]

Wish I had talent like you slim

You have. You’re an awesome arse-licker

 

[slim63]

I particularly like the banjo clock. Stick a temperature gauge or barometer in the smaller hole and the gardening types will go a bundle on it.

I did think of that & have been looking for weatherproof ones to use so Percy Thrower types can hang one on their shed or fence

 

[slim63]

Wish I had talent like you slim

Not a lot of talent required for this stuff mate, just a welder & enough time to use it really

 

[ianrobbo1]

Not a lot of talent required for this stuff mate, just a welder & enough time to use it really

I've got the time, just commenting that your gear is pretty unique and that in itself is very unique especially on THIS forum.

 

[slim63]

Thanks mate, I do like to be different

 

[Cougar377]

I did think of that & have been looking for weatherproof ones to use so Percy Thrower types can hang one on their shed or fence

Can't think who you mean....

 

[Squag1]

Definitely selling too cheap.
Great work.

 

[slim63]

I haven't done much of this stuff recently due to lack of available parts but have managed to sell quite a lot of my previous stuff
here are a couple of pics of the latest clocks I have made

 

[Jaws]

I haven't done much of this stuff recently due to lack of available parts but have managed to sell quite a lot of my previous stuff
here are a couple of pics of the latest clocks I have made

Mate, you talent is awsome.. it is the designs .... It takes a good eye and imagination to produce that stull

 

[slim63]

A few more clocks recently made but unsold, there are at least another 3 kicking around

 

[slim63]

Older stuff I don't think I have shown yet just to give you an idea of what I can do

 

[Cougar377]

Nice stuff, Slim...as usual.

The clock I bought has pride of place on the mantle piece (the only thing I've changed on the clock is to glue a couple of thin foam pads to the feet, to keep her-in-doors happy ) and the piston lamp that I bought for my mate on the IOM has become something of a talking point in his house.

Every year he makes a bit of money doing B&B for the TT by renting out a couple of big tents in his garden to visiting bikers. Last years lot saw your lamp and were mightily impressed. That got me thinking after your post about finding stuff to do.... the TT and the ManxGP/Classics are ideal places to get interest in your stuff as they're going to be awash with like minded folk like the eejits on here, who would appreciate your creations.

Whether it would be worth going over for one or both, taking a punt on some advertising, or doing a deal with one of the shops in Douglas, I have no idea....but I can ask my oppo on the island to make some enquiries.

 

[ogr1]

Don't need to mass produce this kit as it is all individual, just produce whatever you want, then contact your seller and say I have this, how much. So you control the amounts and when

Toughened glass isn't the only option, remember those doors at school that had the metal mesh through the glass as a safety glass ? Plenty of old tired school and office doors around second hand to strip the glass from, the wired glass type or, old glass oven doors which are heat and safety glass rated

I cant make stuff to that sort of quality & certainly cant make loads the same like those companies can because I don't have the time the space or the kit but I do see what you mean, I'm genuinely shocked at some of the prices

I'm not into mass producing stuff, almost everything I make is a one off simply because it depends on what parts I can lay my hands on at the time, that could be seen as a bonus for some people

Yes I'd love to get a contact in an outlet in London & start making some decent money off this stuff, I searched for places that might be interested but don't really know what I'm looking for to be honest

As for glass I know what you mean Andy, getting glass cut to specific sizes is expensive especially when the edges have to be rounded/polished, I have found a place that deals in second hand furniture & they do scrap quite a few tables etc, the glass goes in a skip so when I get time I am thinking I should go & see if I can buy some of the smaller pieces & build around those

I have a great glass chess board that I could easily build a table around but its not toughened glass so I wont do it because of the safety issue, no way do I want to be responsible for someone getting hurt so that will probably go in the bin

Consider glass alternatives...
Perspex, polycarbonate, Acrylic sheets.
lighter and in some respects tougher than glass and easier to work with.

 

[Jaws]

What do you have 'in stock' at the moment @slim63 ?

Post up a pic or two ( smaller items ) and I will get them advertised on Fun for you ( I presume they can be shipped ? )

 

[slim63]

What do you have 'in stock' at the moment @slim63 ?

Post up a pic or two ( smaller items ) and I will get them advertised on Fun for you ( I presume they can be shipped ? )

Thanks John I will stick some pics up shortly & yes they can be shipped its usually £6 or under via hermes depending on the weight

 

[slim63]

Ok these are the clocks I have for sale at the moment, the first with white hands is earmarked for Jeffa although he may change his mind & may want more so please give it a day before putting them out for general consumption
The face is around 5" dia
sold

These are slightly smaller at around 4" dia
sold

These are just plain odd first one below is sold



sold

Then there are these
Sold

sold
I just started making a lamp that is very different from others I have done & that will be available in a few days, after that I will probably be waiting on parts for a couple of weeks

 

[slim63]

Nice stuff, Slim...as usual.

The clock I bought has pride of place on the mantle piece (the only thing I've changed on the clock is to glue a couple of thin foam pads to the feet, to keep her-in-doors happy ) and the piston lamp that I bought for my mate on the IOM has become something of a talking point in his house.

Every year he makes a bit of money doing B&B for the TT by renting out a couple of big tents in his garden to visiting bikers. Last years lot saw your lamp and were mightily impressed. That got me thinking after your post about finding stuff to do.... the TT and the ManxGP/Classics are ideal places to get interest in your stuff as they're going to be awash with like minded folk like the eejits on here, who would appreciate your creations.

Whether it would be worth going over for one or both, taking a punt on some advertising, or doing a deal with one of the shops in Douglas, I have no idea....but I can ask my oppo on the island to make some enquiries.

Sorry I meant to reply to this yesterday, I am glad you & your mate are happy with the ones you bought & it is a good idea to try knocking some of my stuff out on the island but I wont be able to get there again for a few years yet

if your mate could make some inquiries that would be good I could ship a box full over no problem if he thinks he can make a few quid off them during the tt or to a shop, as long as I get my bit I don't really mind what he makes off it & they are cheap enough to make a bit I think

 

[Cougar377]

They might be cheap to make but don't undersell yourself.
There's several shops along the pedestrian precinct in Douglas that sell bike and bike racing related stuff, I'll ask him if he could pop in and make enquires.
I can lift some of the pics that you've posted and email them to him.