What are you doing/done today

[Toneyz]

What are you doing/done today ? not a direct poll but I thought that it would be interesting to see a snapshot of a day in the life of a E.F. member did it go to plan what problems did you overcome.

 

[Midwest]

Pete I note your new avatar or whatever it's called. If your forgive me, it (the avatar) reminds me of a 'mature' electrician, at the company I first worked for.

He wore a bib & brace, collar & tie and a sports jacket. He had several pens in his jacket pocket that would of made Joe 90 envious. He didn't have a pocket watch or voltage tester for that matter, just used his forefinger for that. Wore nice pair of Oxford Brogues, as well.

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

2nd N bar on a hager is to the left of the earth bar, out of shot in pic. good try though.

what's that white cable next to the main earth? Or has it just rubbed off?

 

[Pete999]

A bit like these but shorter
TERMINAL SCREWDRIVER 100MM SLOTTED P18/4 By NEILL TOOLS: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools - https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Power-Hand-Tools/TERMINAL-SCREWDRIVER-100MM-SLOTTED-P18-4-NEILL/B0118736HM/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1495114916&sr=8-7&keywords=terminal+screwdriver

Best electricians driver
VINTAGE. STANLEY. SCREWDRIVER No’45. WOODEN HANDLE. | eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-STANLEY-SCREWDRIVER-No-45-WOODEN-HANDLE-/322493233237?hash=item4b16183855:g:5tAAAOSwRUhY~fDc

 

[Midwest]

anyway. back on topic. what am i doing today? same as the last 2 weeks with no work on. just sitting here waiting for the dementia to kick in. fending it off for now with some Blackthorn reserve cider and later Theakston's Old peculier.

That park bench is getting closer. I tried it out the other week, shouting and swearing at the passing traffic, with a bottle in my hand. Quite therapeutic.

 

[telectrix]

That park bench is getting closer. I tried it out the other week, shouting and swearing at the passing traffic, with a bottle in my hand. Quite therapeutic.

 

[westward10]

Plastic db
Could be installation was designed and specified pre amendment 3

Yeah that did cross my mind. The flats were released beginning of year so need to do some searching.

 

[westward10]

Have you quoted the wrong post Westy? or is that the answer?

The answer, was driving and eating a Greggs sausage rolls at the same time.

 

[Pete999]

Pete I note your new avatar or whatever it's called. If your forgive me, it (the avatar) reminds me of a 'mature' electrician, at the company I first worked for.

He wore a bib & brace, collar & tie and a sports jacket. He had several pens in his jacket pocket that would of made Joe 90 envious. He didn't have a pocket watch or voltage tester for that matter, just used his forefinger for that. Wore nice pair of Oxford Brogues, as well.

So I'm not an Old Electrician I'm a Mature one?

 

[telectrix]

so pete, we're now officially "mature farts", not "old farts". i like it. then again, a mature fart is one the smells like hell and lingers for ages. hmmmm.

 

[Specialist]

them are the ones, but there was a predominant make. can't remember, can you? they were about 2/6d apiece.

You talking about Steadfast tools tel ?

 

[Midwest]

No sure which is worse, an old fart or a mature one?

I had a colleague once, who took delight in passing wind, when he was driving you in a car down a motorway, whilst he locked the electric windows with the master.

It was either, try and open the passenger door at 80mph, or just take deep breaths

 

[telectrix]

You talking about Steadfast tools tel ?

no, there wa sanother name for them as wahat you asked for. buggered if i can remember.

 

[Pete999]

so pete, we're now officially "mature farts", not "old farts". i like it. then again, a mature fart is one the smells like hell and lingers for ages. hmmmm.

You talking about Steadfast tools tel ?

Well done that Man

 

[Specialist]

Hope you were talking about the screwdrivers Pete

@telectrix The only 2 makes that spring to mind are Steadfast & Guys.

 

[Midwest]

I just have to say, these were must have accessories before electric screwdrivers etc;

I had an 18 incher

 

[Pete999]

Hope you were talking about the screwdrivers Pete

@telectrix The only 2 makes that spring to mind are Steadfast & Guys.

Of course What else?

 

[Specialist]

I just have to say, these were must have accessories before electric screwdrivers etc;

I had an 18 incher

Brilliant screwdriver, if a bit dangerous in the wrong hands.

You had an 18 incher ? Do stop boasting

 

[Specialist]

You never know Pete, you might have thought I was talking about you & tel.

I might call you both Steadfast Guys but wouldn't dream of calling you tools.

 

[Pete999]

You never know Pete, you might have thought I was talking about you & tel.

I might call you both Steadfast but wouldn't dream of calling you tools.

Now that's downright un PC

 

[Specialist]

I don't do politically correct buddy, it's boring

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

Brilliant screwdriver, if a bit dangerous in the wrong hands.

You had an 18 inched ? Do stop boasting

Had one of those drivers in my grand dad's old tool box. Along with many keys. Still baffles me about what they were for. Master keys maybe hmmm
Or for some treasure box.
Either becoming a cat burglar or a pirate. Let you know when I figure it out

 

[Des 56]

If you owned a Yankee,you were at the forefront of innovation

The release could definitely be a eye popper and they probably wouldn't be allowed for the mamby pamby culture now

Mind you,I once screwed a rose up and pumped the posy screw straight through one of my digits,ouch

 

[Specialist]

If you owned a Yankee,you were at the forefront of innovation

The release could definitely be a eye popper and they probably wouldn't be allowed for the mamby pamby culture now



Mind you,I once screwed a rose up and pumped the posy screw straight through one of my digits,ouch

Yeah been there & done that I'd swear my hand started burning when I read that still got the last pump ratchet I bought in my toolbox. First one I had is still here too but the handle split

 

[telectrix]

I don't do politically correct buddy, it's boring

me neither. it's boring, stupid, and anti- sexist. long live male chauvinism.

 

[DPG]

Still use a Yankee screwdriver sometimes. Good for shelf brackets when you need that extra reach.

 

[Wilko]

Doing an outdoor lighting installation and tidy up this morning. Up and down ladders etc so I hope the rain stays away. Minor Works cert at the end

Well I got it completed, but I needed a snorkel

 

[KennyKen]

2.50am just finished shift...

 

[Lou]

Drove past this sign earlier. Made me chuckle

 

[Leesparkykent]

anyway. back on topic. what am i doing today? same as the last 2 weeks with no work on. just sitting here waiting for the dementia to kick in. fending it off for now with some Blackthorn reserve cider and later Theakston's Old peculier.

You could of come down to London mate and had a week on massive rewire/refurb I'm doing atm. To give you some scale there is 545 points.

 

[Midwest]

That London