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[robbo266317]

Hey ,

Great piccie mate! I was wondering about the one on the far left, have you ever used the screw version rather then the bayonet? Is it legal? also what do you reckon a beginner would be better able to read "Where the Wild Things Are?" to his kids?,

Thanks for your reply in advance,

Thanks, I have some edison screw ones as well for ceiling fans and security lights. I will try to get you a picture of them as well if you are interested.

As for the Wild Things I find the cool white CFL's are ideal for reading but it's a matter of taste really. If the book has pictures they may look better under an incandescent.

Cheers,
Bill.

[tea lady]

I'm sure I've seen adaptors advertised on the web somewhere.

If there's enough interest I'll organise a bulk buy.

[petersemple]

I think the best place to buy light bulbs is Coles. As usual no affiliation etc just a satisfied customer. I've heard you can even mail order them now.

[rsser]

The steel in the Coles bulbs is crap and there's shocking run-out.

[petersemple]

Well, I've been using them for years and had no trouble. Of course, I'm not a professional light bulb user, so your needs may be different.

[rsser]

Darn right.

Get mine shipped over from Veritas.

The A10 models with the machined flats for the fingers to rest on.

[petersemple]

Veritas? Well, that explains it then. The quality is good, but they are way, way overpriced. Still, I suppose it's your money. You'd be better off with a vintage light bulb. You can pick them up at flea markets for very little if you know what you're looking for. A bit of a clean up and a tune and they are just as bright as anything Veritas will charge you 10 times the money for.

[rsser]

Well, I admire guys who've got nothing better to do than spend hours with plate glass and abrasive sheets truing up the thumb flats on their globe sockets.

If that's how you get your kicks who am I to argue.

[Ozkaban]

Well, I admire guys who've got nothing better to do than spend hours with plate glass and abrasive sheets truing up the thumb flats on their globe sockets.

If that's how you get your kicks who am I to argue.

I've actually been wondering if the new JET waterston sharpener LB Jig will be as good as the Tormek one. Do you reckon it will fit on the Scheppach 2000?

[Cliff Rogers]

Time for a hijack.... how is this for a hot day?

[rsser]

Jeez Dave, that's a question for the Tormek forum. Get with the program mate!

Peter, reread your post.

Money! Huh. What's a sheet of plate glass worth? And some sheets of 3M micro-abrasive???

Bet your the kind of guy who goes down to 0.5 micron, just so you can post a pic on the hand-tool forum.

Oh, and I checked out Hans and Steve's websites ... no vintage bulbs for love or money.

[petersemple]

For all you vintage buffs: link to the oldest burning vintage bulb here: Livermore's Centennial Light

[rsser]

Keep it civil kiddies.

Well, wouldn't ya know it ... here we go.

Just cos a few alternatives to the forum sponsor's product is mentioned we're gunna get shut down.

Now I grant you that the ubeaut patented never-change globe is a great piece of kit. But you have to keep it in the fridge before use, and then buff it hard with a bit of cotton flannelette before it's ready to go. I ask ya!

[petersemple]

It's all a conspiracy. But then there are still people out there who really believe NASA landed on the moon too.

[hughie]

good one Cliff

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