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Easifit bike kit - an update
I filmed this video in April 2023, since then I discovered that the easi-fit company had ceased to trade leaving quite a few people who had bought the kit dissatisfied when they had problems.
I decided not to finish the video but I have changed my mind thinking that some people might be interested in my view of the kit after several years of use.
The actual kit is made by the LVBU company and is still available to purchase from other retailers.
My website sites.google.com/view/scrimpers-fretworking-site/home
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Відео

Zip drive & floppies
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This just a little video I made about the Zip drive and a little bit of history about floppy disc storage.
Trust Velica 241 microphone test & review.
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In this video I show my new Trust microphone (I bought it in April 2023) and compare it's sound quality to my PC camera Mic and a cheap USB mic. I am no expert on microphones nor the testing of them so don't expect lot's of highly technical information. I used the superb free Screen recorder OBS Studio obsproject.com/ To record the tests. I edited the video with the equally superb free video ed...
Dewalt DW1251 Radial saw, Switch repair.
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In this video I show how I repaired my Dewalt DW1251 Radial arm saw. A new switch would have cost me around £90 ukp. So replaced it with a wall mounted no volt release switch costing £21 ukp. My Fretwork/scrollsaw website is now online and can be found at the web address sites.google.com/view/scrimpers-fretworking-site
Elektra Beckum/Metabo Bandsaw Bas 315/6 Guide replacement
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In this video I show how to replace the poor quality Blade guides that are fitted to these bandsaws with Top quality replacement guides. The original blade guides are no longer available but this third party set of Guides are far superior to the original. You can obtain the guides featured in the video from a company called Powertool spares, their web address is shown below. (Please note I have...
Scrollsawing & fretwork Making a log scene
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In this video I make a log scene from plywood offcuts. It's simple to make with a piece of firewood and some offcuts from the waste bin. Please visit My website at sites.google.com/view/scrimpers-fretworking-site
Hoover 652a service notes, making a switch to fit.
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In this video I describe how I repaired a Hoover 652a with a faulty switch when a spare was not available.
Scrollsaw and Fretwork projects I have made recently.
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In this video I show and describe some of the things I have made recently on my Hegner fretsaw. An excellent place to learn about Scroll saws and fretwork plus general woodwork is here www.ukworkshop.co.uk/ You can post comments and ask questions. You will find me there under the scrimper name. Please visit my website at sites.google.com/view/scrimpers-fretworking-site
Tewkesbury Tractor run 2021 (Ashleworth lane)
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A funny thing happened on our cycle ride today. We stopped on the side of the road to let a couple of tractors go past, when I say a couple it turned out to be about 100 tractors on the annual Tewkesbury Tractor Run. They took over 10 minutes to go past us. If interested in Farming I also have a video of threshing in the 1940's here ua-cam.com/video/usXVC5WDE48/v-deo.html Plus a web site coveri...
How to do Scroll-Sawing and Fretwork. Making a Giraffe Bracket. Part 2
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How to do Scroll-Sawing and Fretwork. Making a Giraffe bracket. Part 2 In this series I show some of the basics of Scroll-sawing or Fretwork. In this video I make an original Handicraft design published almost 100 years ago and explain the processes involved. In this part I show the cutting out and the final finished bracket. The videos are aimed at those new to Scroll-Sawing. sites.google.com/...
How to do Scroll-Sawing and Fretwork. Making a Giraffe Bracket. Part 1
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How to do Scroll-Sawing and Fretwork. Making a Giraffe bracket. Part 1 In this series I show some of the basics of Scroll-sawing or Fretwork. In this video I make an original Handicraft design published almost 100 years ago and explain the processes involved. In this part I show the design and preparation involved. The videos are aimed at those new to Scroll-Sawing. website sites.google.com/vie...
The Hoover Constellation story
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The Hoover Constellation was probably the best cylinder type cleaner that Hoover ever made. In this video I tell you some of it's history. For those wanting to date their Constellations I have added a serial number and date list after the end titles. You may also like to watch my 2 1/2 minute little comedy called "The unexpected" I made this on 8mm film stock some 50 years ago, it features my B...
Some strange things. A collection of odd items.
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In this video I show and explain some odd or strange items that I have in my so called collection of 'junk'.
How to do Scroll-Sawing and Fretwork. Making a butterfly Bracket. Part 3 Final.
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How to do Scroll-Sawing and Fretwork. Making a butterfly bracket. Part 3 In this series I show some of the basics of Scroll-sawing or Fretwork. In this video I make an original Handicraft design published over 100 years ago and explain the processes involved. In this part I show more of the cutting and the final result plus one or two other designs. The videos are aimed at those new to Scroll-S...
How to do Scroll-Sawing and Fretwork. Making a butterfly Bracket. Part 2
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How to do Scroll-Sawing and Fretwork. Making a butterfly bracket. Part 2 In this series I show some of the basics of Scroll-sawing or Fretwork. In this video I make an original Handicraft design published over 100 years ago and explain the processes involved. In this part I show setting up the saw and doing the internal cutting. The videos are aimed at those new to Scroll-Sawing. website sites....
Camera and video clamp-on overhead boom from junk. no cost.
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Camera and video clamp-on overhead boom from junk. no cost.
How to do Scroll-Sawing and Fretwork. Making a butterfly Bracket.
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How to do Scroll-Sawing and Fretwork. Making a butterfly Bracket.
Fitting an Easifit motor kit to a Dawes Super Galaxy with Dropped handlebars. Part 5 *UPDATED*
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Fitting an Easifit motor kit to a Dawes Super Galaxy with Dropped handlebars. Part 5 *UPDATED*
Fitting an Easifit motor kit to a Dawes Super Galaxy with Dropped handlebars. Part 4
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Fitting an Easifit motor kit to a Dawes Super Galaxy with Dropped handlebars. Part 4
Fitting an Easifit motor kit to a Dawes Super Galaxy with Dropped handlebars. Part 3
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Fitting an Easifit motor kit to a Dawes Super Galaxy with Dropped handlebars. Part 3
Fitting an easifit motor kit to a Dawes Super Galaxy with Dropped handlebars. Part 2
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Fitting an easifit motor kit to a Dawes Super Galaxy with Dropped handlebars. Part 2
Hoover 119/1224 notes and Service information. Part four.
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Hoover 119/1224 notes and Service information. Part four.
Hoover 119/1224 notes and Service information. Part three.
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Hoover 119/1224 notes and Service information. Part three.
Hoover 119/1224 notes and Service information. Part two.
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Hoover 119/1224 notes and Service information. Part two.
Hoover 119/1224 notes and Service information. Part One.
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Hoover 119/1224 notes and Service information. Part One.
Diamond Fretsaw, belt replacement.
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Diamond Fretsaw, belt replacement.
Hegner Scrollsaw Hints &tips. Sourcing and fitting a new bellows.
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Hegner Scrollsaw Hints &tips. Sourcing and fitting a new bellows.
Supereye M5 MP3 music player Review.
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Supereye M5 MP3 music player Review.
Dawes Super Galaxy, fitting an Easifit motor kit. Part One Introduction.
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Dawes Super Galaxy, fitting an Easifit motor kit. Part One Introduction.
How to do Scroll-Sawing and Fretwork. Basics for Beginners. Part Four
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How to do Scroll-Sawing and Fretwork. Basics for Beginners. Part Four

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Steve-y5t
    @Steve-y5t 9 днів тому

    Hi, do you have any instructions as to how to reset the gyroscope manually? I can’t get the WePower app to connect. Thanks!

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 8 днів тому

      Sorry Steve I don't know. I have always found the Wepower thing difficult to connect it seems very 'hit & miss' you could try contacting the LVBU company who are the suppliers of the kit to The defunct easifit company.

  • @charlesshipp4310
    @charlesshipp4310 15 днів тому

    Thanks for the update, still happy with my three year old kit.

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 15 днів тому

      Hi Charles, same here really, my only concern is that when the battery fails we may not be able to get any replacement. ATM it is working ok as regards powering the bike but recently the charging has been getting a bit 'iffy' . In the past, as soon as I plugged in the charger it gave one beep and the red charging light came on but lately it has starting to beep quite a few times before the light comes on. It could be the battery or the battery management system - we don't know. But when the battery does eventually fail as all batteries do it may mean a whole new kit!

  • @mender2624
    @mender2624 29 днів тому

    I was really impressed with your video, so much so that I went out and bought a second hand Hegner, Even second hand it was quire a bit more than most new machines from other manufacturers. It has variable speed and the quick release attachment and I' m really pleased with build quality, it purrs and it's quiet without vibration. I take it that Hegners do not come fitted with the hold down arm as a standard fit and are an optional extra? I' finding that holding down the wood to be cut needs a fair bit of pressure and a slight lapse of pressure lifts the wood alarmingly. It can also be tiring on the fingers after a while. I notice that most experienced scroll sawers don't use a hold down arm, probably because it gets in the way when starting a new cut in an complex piece. Do you think a hold down arm would be a useful addition for a beginner, or do you think it would rapidly become a nuisance. A new hold down arm for my machine is well over £100, so that's why I'm hesitating., Thanks Chris

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 29 днів тому

      Hello Chris, firstly thank you so much for your kind comment about my video and I am delighted that it encourage you to purchase a Hegner - you have made a wise choice - one that you will never regret. My advice is not to buy a hold down arm, they are a confounded nuisance and most people end up removing them. You will very quickly get used to holding the work down and you will not even feel or think about the effort. Always make sure you put the blade in the right way with the teeth pointing downwards otherwise it will jump about crazily and drive you mad, you would be amazed how many people put blades in upside down. Have you looked at my fretworking website? Lot's of info on there inc a Hegner page etc Search for scrimpers fretworking site . The link is also in my header above. Regards John

    • @mender2624
      @mender2624 28 днів тому

      Hello John, Thanks for your reply. I'll take your advice and practice holding down the work with my fingers and save the cost of the arm if it's likely to to gather dust in a corner. I've not seen your fretwork videos but I'll certainly take a look. I've seen a few of your whirlygig videos and like the way you adapt all sorts of everyday things to make parts for them. There are a bewildering amount of different blades available for scroll saws but do you find that you have a small number of sizes and types that you use most of the time? Chris

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 27 днів тому

      Chris, There are a lot of fretsaw blades available but you only really need to concentrate on two types being the standard plain blade and the reverse tooth variety, I go into detail on the blade page of my website but in essence you can manage quite well with about three grades a number 2 or 3. a number 5 and perhaps a 9 for thicker work. Sizes generally go down to 00 and up to a 12, if you are new to the hobby don't go lower than a number 2 or you will keep breaking them. My advice would be steer clear of spiral blades - at least until you are experienced, they are likely to put you off the hobby for good. Some folk do absolutely stunning work with spirals but most of use hate them. As for reverse tooth blades their only real benefit is they minimise cut out at the bottom of the work, other than that they make little difference. Again I discuss this on my website. Any questions please feel free to ask - although I might not know the answer!

    • @mender2624
      @mender2624 27 днів тому

      Hello again John, Thanks for taking the time to give me a detailed answer. My Hegner came with a small set of blades which I think might have even come with the Hegner when it was new and I suspect its not had a great deal of use. I now have an idea which to try and which to order in future. Scroll saws seem to me to be a great self contained tool. They take up little space and you don't need to own or use lots of other tools to do most fretsaw projects. I'll look up your website for more ideas and information. Keep doing the videos, they're much appreciated. Chris

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 26 днів тому

      Thanks again for your kind comment Chris. In the past there was so little interest in the hobby, powered fretsaws have made a big difference with a lot more taking the hobby up. one of the reasons I did the videos and website was to encourage people to give the hobby a try - several people have told me they started the hobby after watching my videos which makes the videos all worthwhile. I make zero from my videos or website and I don't want too, kind comments like yours are all the reward I need.

  • @Osteoandyogi
    @Osteoandyogi Місяць тому

    Fantastic, thanks for the effort of making this video for us.

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk Місяць тому

      And thank you too for watching and indeed taking the time to comment, much appreciated.

  • @something3441
    @something3441 Місяць тому

    May I ask what degree you have your blades? I like this design, very cute

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk Місяць тому

      So glad you liked my design. Not sure what you are asking about blade degree? Do you mean the propeller blades? If so the answer is I don't do them scientifically, I just do what I think looks about right and they all seem to work.

  • @kierantvyoutube3591
    @kierantvyoutube3591 Місяць тому

    Hello i recently found the exact same machine as this any ideas what size blade it uses as I've restored mine and all it needs now is a blade

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk Місяць тому

      Kieran, you need a blade length of 59 1/2 inches (1511mm) in length they are widely available. I would advise buying a good quality blade rather than the cheap ones - a good quality blade will improve your saw tremendously. I can recommend a company called Tuffsaws (UK only) I am using their blades on my saws and find them superb and way better than cheaper makes I have used in the past.

  • @danthompson1467
    @danthompson1467 Місяць тому

    👍

  • @wolfgangy9075
    @wolfgangy9075 Місяць тому

    Hi.I cannot found that upgrade....0 matches for: conversion kit for metabo.....So?Where can I find it, please?Thanks

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk Місяць тому

      It is not easy to find, if you look at my video description above I have added the actual link to the kit.

  • @hologram1954
    @hologram1954 Місяць тому

    Is the power pack you used 5v

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk Місяць тому

      Yes, it's a standard USB power bank.

  • @hoovermaster
    @hoovermaster Місяць тому

    Thank you for this video , have got a whole box of dustettes of varying age

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk Місяць тому

      Many thanks for taking the trouble to comment. The Dustette was never a very powerful device but they were certainly of very good quality.

    • @hoovermaster
      @hoovermaster Місяць тому

      @@scrimperuk ua-cam.com/video/ChawvxPb2Yg/v-deo.htmlsi=H2jkxRxTWitJlmzZ My hoarde of dustettes maybe you will have info I don’t have

  • @hoovermaster
    @hoovermaster Місяць тому

    Superb video! Got another 5 or so constellations in the last week so good info

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk Місяць тому

      Many thanks for your kind comment. IMHO the 862/867's were the best non upright cleaners Hoover ever produced - excellent suction - very reliable - good build quality and simple to service - what's not to like!

    • @hoovermaster
      @hoovermaster Місяць тому

      @@scrimperuk I have two dogs and when the floor has lots of dog hair on it I find the exhaust blows the hair all over! Apart from that yes a great design

  • @robertfalconscott7039
    @robertfalconscott7039 2 місяці тому

    My bolt sheared on tour. Googled it and came across this video. Got an 8m bolt and nuts. Was back on the road in a jiffy! Thanks to this video. Cheers mate.

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk Місяць тому

      Thank you for your comment Robert. I did mine 5 years ago and it is still doing the job perfectly.

  • @matsvineyard7564
    @matsvineyard7564 2 місяці тому

    You keep putting your hands in front of the camera.

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 2 місяці тому

      It is not easy trying to carry out out a repair and at the same time operate cameras and explain what I am doing entirely off the cuff without any script. My main objective is only to show other people with the same issue how to do the modification. I don't make the videos for max views and have not received or claimed any payment from ebay for any of my video content. In essence I do the best I can with the filming but I am not a professional film-maker.

    • @matsvineyard7564
      @matsvineyard7564 2 місяці тому

      @@scrimperuk Sorry if my comment appeared harsh - more to help you make better vids. Good luck.

  • @NormanRiddett
    @NormanRiddett 2 місяці тому

    Hi just starting out do you have any plans you could send. Tks Norman

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 2 місяці тому

      Sorry Norman I do not have any whirligig plans at the moment but when I get time I may add a page covering whirligigs on my fretworking website when I could offer free plans. The link to the site is in my youtube header.

  • @JRLNeal
    @JRLNeal 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for this. It’s a perfect solution. Brookes wanted £45 for the repair!

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 2 місяці тому

      So glad you found the video helpful and thanks for your kind comment.

  • @Manishboy742
    @Manishboy742 2 місяці тому

    Great film and very nostalgic for me I was a deck hand on Western Lady lV my first summer job aged 16 in 1980 , fastest ferry in the bay at that time twin Gardner engines pushing along the WW2 naval Fairmile hull along at a brisk 12 knots.

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your very interesting comment. I was always fond of the ships and remember when several were mooring in the outer harbour.

  • @RichardWard-cj1rj
    @RichardWard-cj1rj 2 місяці тому

    Same happened the a saw I, recently got, I actually stripped the switch down and inside it was physically worn on the contacts so no way to repair unfortunately. I think this is what generally happens to 90% of them. I do have pictures I'd taken of inside it aswell. I even tried a work around but it just never latched on due to unrepairable wear and tear. Did the same as yourself but I went a bit geeky and installed a red 240v panel indicator on the top of the box to show power was going into it, even if the emergency stop was pressed etc so it will remind me to fully isolate it.

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for your comment Richard. Being an electrical bod by trade and always inquisitive I took mine apart too and found the worn contacts. They are a super saw, I only use mine for crosscutting and use it most days, in all the years I have owned mine this is the only thing that has gone wrong.

  • @RichardWard-cj1rj
    @RichardWard-cj1rj 2 місяці тому

    Hi buddy, bought a DW1251 about 10 years ago and only last month bought a DW1501. Had great pleasure in stripping every bit of it down including the motor and overhauling it. The carriage bearings when I took them off i thought where beyond repair but, hardly turned and so gunked up, I soaked all 3 in oil, turned them, soaked in oil... 3 days of doing this routine i then heated up with a hot air gun brought them back to life like new. It's now like new, I'm just awaiting on a replacement table for it. I've been looking out for accessories for them but none have come up yet on ebay.

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your interesting comment Richard. These saws are just superb are they not!

  • @robertdevey3704
    @robertdevey3704 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for the video John, it is most informative. I have two Easifits - one on my MTB and one on my wifes claude butler. The wifes kit has started to display the problem you mentioned whereby the throttle overide kicks in without the throttle being pushed and the bike really takes off. I've yet to investigate it. Do you have any theories about what the cause could be?

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 3 місяці тому

      Hello Robert, thanks for watching my video and for your comment. I don;t think there is much you can do to rectify this issue , I imagine it is a 'quirk' or bug in the software, when Easifit were in business they would have tried to correct it with a firmware update but now they have 'gone out of business there is little hope. In our case it does not really cause any problems. you could try contacting LVBU who made the kit to see if they can offer any help.

  • @Wallisersonne
    @Wallisersonne 3 місяці тому

    Thank you this was just what I needed to see

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 3 місяці тому

      Many thanks for watching my video Walliser.

  • @mrteroo8953
    @mrteroo8953 4 місяці тому

    "Invention" 🤣🤣🤣

  • @raf7235
    @raf7235 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the helpful video, just one hint: That safety clip (video 4:30) can be removed very easily provided you plunge the route ALL the way down. Then it is visible above the rim of the plastic housing and easily accessible.

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 3 місяці тому

      Many thank for your comment RA and helpful advice.

  • @neilmcateer2849
    @neilmcateer2849 4 місяці тому

    Are the metal propellers dangerious for young kids or would wooden ones be safer if a kid grabbed the propeller in motion?

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 4 місяці тому

      Never heard of any child or person being injured by a whirligig propeller, most whirligigs are on a pole and out of reach of children in any case. I made my very first propeller out of wood but soon realised that metal ones were better being much lighter. If you are concerned about danger to children make certain that you site the whirligig high enough so they are out of reach of little hands. Even a wooden propeller whizzing round in the wind could hurt if a hand is placed in the way of it.

  • @cinemafile7081
    @cinemafile7081 4 місяці тому

    you earned my sub

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 4 місяці тому

      Many thanks for subscribing to my channel.

  • @user-nm4gd3sm1l
    @user-nm4gd3sm1l 4 місяці тому

    Hello sir, thank you for the helpful video, I am unable to find a Dado set for this model, do you know if more contemporary Dado sets, such as Freud, with a 5/8" arbor setting, work with the 16mm arbor? I bought this tool for the Dado capability yet still am unable to find the original Dado set specific to the model. Thanks!

  • @AndyMartin-fd3mw
    @AndyMartin-fd3mw 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for this. Can you let me know what size / make of bearings to buy for this repair - I have mine apart and ready to have them fitted but I can’t see what to look for in the bearings. Thanks a million!

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 4 місяці тому

      Hi Andy. Sorry I don't remember the bearing numbers but both are readily available amd the size is marked on the actual bearings. I know the top (smaller) bearing is an LJ8 or 608 bearing. I got both bearings from my bearing stock the bigger (bottom) one was the same as fitted to a Hoover washing machine and the LJ8 was fitted to Hoover cleaner motor. As I mention they are both readily available.

    • @AndyMartin-fd3mw
      @AndyMartin-fd3mw 4 місяці тому

      @@scrimperuk thank you so much for the reply I appreciate it

  • @KarlosZ1912
    @KarlosZ1912 5 місяців тому

    Any idea where can I get the manuals for 770?

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 4 місяці тому

      Have you looked on ebay? Photo-copied manuals do appear on there.

    • @KarlosZ1912
      @KarlosZ1912 4 місяці тому

      @@scrimperuk Thank You Sir, got it.

  • @mattedwards4533
    @mattedwards4533 5 місяців тому

    When we make do with what we have in my part of the world we call it,""working out of a hollow""! I like that you make do with whatever you can scrounge up?

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 5 місяців тому

      Many thanks for your comment Matt. I love making use of stuff most throw away.

  • @martinandrews6875
    @martinandrews6875 5 місяців тому

    Hi im having trouble with the wire that makes it move not sure what to use for it what sort of wire do I need to get please.

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 5 місяців тому

      It does depend on what you are trying to do i.e. how much effort is needed to move the object. for simple things any wire will do the job but if you need something stronger bicycle spokes are strong, they do bend fairly easily but they don't have much 'give' and can jam the movement, it's trial and error really. Use what you have available if it doesn't work try something else.

  • @johngardiner1509
    @johngardiner1509 5 місяців тому

    Many thanks just looked at your advice on what paint to use . Thanks for all the tips best wishes Al.

  • @user-st5tj8ws6o
    @user-st5tj8ws6o 5 місяців тому

    John can you tell me what size rods do you use I love this whirligig well done

  • @user-st5tj8ws6o
    @user-st5tj8ws6o 5 місяців тому

    Can you tell me what size rods do you use

  • @annando
    @annando 5 місяців тому

    At that time I considered buying one. But I decided to buy a SyQuest EZ Drive. That was really reliable and served me well.

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for the comment.

  • @Sellmyowngranmother
    @Sellmyowngranmother 6 місяців тому

    Hi Can you tell me where to buy a dado set for my dewalt…..also how does the riving knife fit to the 1251 Very kind regards

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 6 місяців тому

      I doubt they are still available, there were two types one was a proper quality head with cutters, the same sort of head used on a spindle moulder, then there was the cheap dado unit (poor quality) that they often bundled with the saw as in my case. I only use my saw as a cross cut machine so removed the riving knife as it is not required cross-cutting. I don't recommend using the saw as a rip saw, it is very dangerous. They can throw out the wood with the speed of a bullet.

  • @Stephens8x6Workshop
    @Stephens8x6Workshop 6 місяців тому

    I cut my teeth on 8 inch floppies back in the early eighties. Left the computing industry in 2017. I feel very old now (ha ha). Good to see you back on the tubes John.

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 6 місяців тому

      Thank you Stephen. I bet you don't feel as old as me! I left the appliance repair business some years ago and it has changed beyond belief. You must have seen some massive changes in the computer business over the years.

    • @Stephens8x6Workshop
      @Stephens8x6Workshop 6 місяців тому

      @@scrimperuk Too true. All the programming languages I gained qualifications in and used on a daily basis no longer exist but it's when you come across equipment you worked on in museums, that's when you feel old (ha ha) All the best.

    • @alanreynolds5985
      @alanreynolds5985 2 місяці тому

      8 inch hard sector disks. I wish I’d kept some just to show people. I remember when I was in the early days of repairing IBM PCs, the chap from IBM was demonstrating the full height 360k floppy drive. He was confident the cost of the drives, which was about £300 each, would probably not drop much and people would never need more than 360k storage. How wrong he was when the cost of a 1.44mb drive dropped to £10. I remember the first hard drives of 5gb that were like bricks and had ferro coated platters. I still have some Connor 20 go 3 1/2 “ hard drives. And an Everex cassette tape drive unit.

  • @SimonE-et2xg
    @SimonE-et2xg 6 місяців тому

    Hello John It’s great to see you back and thank you so much for producing another excellent and entertaining video. It’s always a pleasure watching your informative videos from the other side of the world and it was interesting to learn about your history of computer data storage systems across time. You must have been an early adopter of home computers. I used Zip drives at work probably getting on for 30 years ago in Melbourne Australia and I recall that they were a revolution at the time. Best wishes to you. 🇦🇺

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for your very kind comments Simon, I really don't deserve the praise. I started work in the TV/Radio repair business but always wanted to switch to computers as I was always fascinated with them from the early days but never got the opportunity to work on them as a job.

  • @rogerfern392
    @rogerfern392 6 місяців тому

    Hi John, crikey that takes me back to my engineering days at Spirax Sarco… You soon forget what a pain it was to upload and save data. Good to see you back 👍

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 6 місяців тому

      Thanks for the comment Roger, before the floppy we had to use tape cassettes which were dreadful.

  • @matthewhibbs9602
    @matthewhibbs9602 6 місяців тому

    Nice to see you back.😊

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 6 місяців тому

      Thank you Matthew.

  • @colinwellman9480
    @colinwellman9480 6 місяців тому

    I saw your earlier videos on the kit and this encouraged me to buy one from the Easyfit bike company. I thought it looked well made and a neat solution using a gyroscope to regulate the power. Like a fool I thought fitting the wheel to the forks would be the easiest part of the installation so I went ahead and fitted everything else first. Like you I didn't like the idea of the electronics under the bottom bracket so having made sure the cable was long enough I made a simple bracket so I could attach it to the underside of the luggage rack. The problem I encountered was fitting the wheel between the forks. The axle spacing was fine but the motor fouled the legs of the fork. As the bike is an elderly MTB with a solid (thick) fork and impossible to bend in any way I realised it would never fit my bike. When I contacted the company They were helpful but couldn't suggest a way around the problem and agreed on a full refund which was paid promptly. I gave up the idea of a hub motor and bought a Tongshen mid drive motor and battery for two thirds the price of the hub motor. This time I went for a bottle battery instead of the saddle mount. I've had it a year and can only say I've been delighted with it. Thanks for the update, always nice to know warts and all how purchases work out.

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 6 місяців тому

      Thanks for the comment Colin and for sharing your experiences. To be honest both the rear wheel or hub motors are much better options than the front wheel version. One must always be a little concerned at have the weight of a motor in a set of forks that were never intended to have a heavy motorised wheel in them. The Dawes super galaxy seems to cope but one is always about the issue. If we ever need another kit I would go for either the hub or rear wheel.

  • @markosborne8539
    @markosborne8539 6 місяців тому

    Great video. I am having identifying a constellation type vacuum cleaner that my wife inherited. It doesn't have the usual normal hoover badge but has a large white H on a red background. I cannot find a serial plate but everything else is similar to the 867A. Is it a copy or a Hoover?

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 6 місяців тому

      Hi Mark, thank you for your comment. The machine will be be genuine but the badge you describe is one supplied by a pattern parts supplier. Your machine has either been reconditioned or the original badge was missing and a pattern one fitted. Pattern parts makers had to use just an H to represent Hoover because the Hoover Logo was copyrighted and Hoover took action on pattern makers using their logo. The 867a first came out in 1965.

  • @MarkAlken-zt7ib
    @MarkAlken-zt7ib 6 місяців тому

    Is this an 18” or 22”?

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 5 місяців тому

      It is an 18" version.

  • @plainnpretty
    @plainnpretty 6 місяців тому

    It’s good to see you back . Your Grandson could have shown himself. His grandfather wanted to show him off . Thanks John

  • @MarkMcCluney
    @MarkMcCluney 6 місяців тому

    I can certainly appreciate that this would be a splendid mike for voice overs - the sound is very impressive and cuts outs all that 'room ringing' that less directional mike's introduce - but I wonder how suitable it would be more the workshop? Thanks for showing us John.

  • @aussiefarmer8741
    @aussiefarmer8741 6 місяців тому

    I just bought 1 of these ytd for our men's shed. I'm getting a crash coarse on all the intricacies . Thanks. We paid $200 AU how much were they new and what year did the 1251 come out??

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 6 місяців тому

      Hi Aussie, The price you paid sounds very good value to me. it is such a long time since I bought mine and I don't remember the price paid. They stopped making the model 46 years ago!

  • @rogerfern392
    @rogerfern392 6 місяців тому

    Well that was a treat…. Good to see you back John. One question, how did your wife get on with the electric bike conversion? Regards Roger

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 6 місяців тому

      Thank you very much Roger. The bike conversion is still working well, I did film a video on how it has been since I fitted it with news of a newer version but before I got around to editing the video the people selling the kit seemed to have ceased trading and disappeared. So it did not seem worth completing the video.

  • @charliekingpin8568
    @charliekingpin8568 6 місяців тому

    Good to see you, wondered what you been up to. Want a job done give it to a busy person:)

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 6 місяців тому

      Thank you Charlie.

  • @barrythornton786
    @barrythornton786 6 місяців тому

    Hi John It's great to see you back doing what you do brilliantly keep it up

  • @alanmillward2812
    @alanmillward2812 6 місяців тому

    Great to see you back John

    • @scrimperuk
      @scrimperuk 6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much Alan.

  • @colinwellman9480
    @colinwellman9480 6 місяців тому

    Nice to see a new video from you, glad to see you're back. Hopefully you and your wife are still getting out on your bikes. Thanks for the video.

    • @colinwellman9480
      @colinwellman9480 6 місяців тому

      It's the same here, I prefer tracks but the mud makes it impossible. Never mind, Spring is on its way.@@scrimperuk