Tinker and Fix

For Makers, Menders and Growers. Carefully selected tools, clothing and kit that works well, looks good and will last.

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@cazbean87 @BulldogBDX Carhartt do a fairly good range of women’s sizes - we tend to only stock bib overalls from them but you can get shirts etc as well. Or look at Dovetail Workwear from the States.

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@PirateArchitect @BulldogBDX Blast some at the heater blower whilst you are in there to help stop it seizing up.

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@aohereng I’d question a couple of their before and after shots that I’ve seen on social media. My experience has been if it’s applied to surface rust it doesn’t change the appearance much, but does slow further deterioration.

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@aohereng Very easy and quick to apply. Yes it does smell a little sheepy for a day or so but that doesn’t bother me anymore than say Waxoyl. Much nicer if you have to work on areas treated than other I’ve used. Protection levels seem similar.

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@IndecisiveAuto Interesting peoples comments about Avons - I’ve had zv7’s on my last two V70’s and get at least 20k miles out of them. Never had them in long enough to experience perishing

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@5pot4pot @BulldogBDX That sounds like text book wheel bearings. Not had it on our V70 but did on the Mini, but only on one side. No noticeable play in wheel but new wheel bearing solved it.

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@5pot4pot @BulldogBDX Ah … not them then. Dust shields rubbing … but again would be odd if that went when braking. Can you get the front end up on axle stands and spin the wheels to get a better location of the noise.

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@5pot4pot @BulldogBDX Handbrake shoes?? But that wouldn’t explain the noise going when braking.

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@Old_Crow_trees Looks great - well done.

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@Popbangcolour East up and West down if it was me …. mainly as I prefer Tebay South bound…

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@RustyOldBanger About 48k miles ago…

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@mared_gruffydd Hi Mared... what about something a little more practical for home, garage or garden...a toolroll or an axe made in England? https://t.co/Etf7ZZZvS2

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@aohereng @Auto_Lass @PaulCowland_ Oh - that explains a lot of things.

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@aohereng @Auto_Lass @PaulCowland_ How about King Dick - they used to have a foam cutter in house

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@FalloonMark @tolly_swift That’s my dream garage right there!