I am building a replica machine and require what I believe to be called admirality plate, it's an old style of tread plate with dimond shapes on, I am aware of the modern steel plate that you get but it does not have the correct pattern.
If anyone has seen this or has a bit lying about then I would be greatfull if you would pass it on, I've been to just about every blacksmith, engineers and scrap yard in the borders and no one has seen it.
I require two pieces around 12" square I have a piece so I know it exists!
I'm actually glad that I went, even though I was soaked through then had to drive 60miles home!
Alfie the dog seemed to enjoy It anyway.
Interesting spelling Norman, as jonathan pointed out its Rhys, I see you've finally got the hang of spelling Jonathan 😀😀
Few pics I have.
I've got a sealey mighty mig 190, it's a good welder and reasonably priced, I just got a bottle from hobby weld, Adams gas ect. You pay a refundable deposit for the bottle and then just pay for the gas every time you run out regardless of how long it takes you, no need for monthly bottle rental. I wouldn't waste your time of the disposable ones unless you weld once in a blue moon, but then do you really need a welder? Or just use an arc.
Just passed my test a month or so ago. I went out an baught this so I don't have to rely on Dad driving me and the crawlers around, not bad for a first car/truck.
As you can see, I was just getting used to it when I tried to park it, seems to be a bit squint !!😀 (I'm better at it now)
