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08-11-2013, 09:58 PM
carlmaloschneider

Quote:

Originally Posted by donv

Could someone explain the following sentence?

I'd rather boots too large than too big.

What? Is this another one of those "Aussie" things, and I, being American, will just never be able to understand? Are you talking length vs width? Anyway, other than fitting problems you may be having with them, that last pair of boots look pretty good Carl.

Y'all take care now, Don

I can explain it. I'm an idiot. I meant to say I'd rather boots that are too large than too small. Thanks for the comments re the new boots, Don :-)
08-11-2013, 09:59 PM
carlmaloschneider

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Originally Posted by 32t

...Originally I meant that as a joke more on me but it got twisted around to tease Carl. Oh well...

The only thing worse than being teased is not being teased. All is good. Just happy really to be the centre of attention :-)
08-11-2013, 10:05 PM
MickR

Bloody media tart! :)

Mick
08-11-2013, 10:14 PM
edhewitt

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

The only thing worse than being teased is not being teased. All is good. Just happy really to be the centre of attention :-)

I knew that's why you kept giving us ammunition....
08-11-2013, 10:51 PM
32t

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Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I'm amazed at how long this thread went for. I'd be interested in some stories and photos of polishing techniques, before and after shots would be interesting...

Ok I will bite.

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08-11-2013, 10:54 PM
edhewitt

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Originally Posted by 32t

Ok I will bite.

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Nice work.
08-12-2013, 12:30 AM
MickR

Maybe you should've used some bluing paste on those steel caps :)

Mick
08-12-2013, 09:26 AM
carlmaloschneider

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Originally Posted by 32t

...Ok I will bite...

I REALLY like the polishing, but I'm not overly besotted by the toe cap thingy. Actual steel toe caps would be nice. A bit of wet and dry, a bit of elbow grease and you'll REALLY stand out...Or brass even! Brass toe caps, with little fake screws holding them on (you'd need to glue them on). You could decide whether you wanted them to get some nice brassy patination or polish them manically...Steel toe caps for black boots, brass ones for brown...
08-12-2013, 12:03 PM
MickR

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I REALLY like the polishing, but I'm not overly besotted by the toe cap thingy. Actual steel toe caps would be nice. A bit of wet and dry, a bit of elbow grease and you'll REALLY stand out...Or brass even! Brass toe caps, with little fake screws holding them on (you'd need to glue them on). You could decide whether you wanted them to get some nice brassy patination or polish them manically...Steel toe caps for black boots, brass ones for brown...

STEAM PUNK, MAN...YEAH! ;)

Mick
08-13-2013, 01:28 AM
edhewitt

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickR

STEAM PUNK, MAN...YEAH! ;)

Mick

You and steam punk, just make a wood and clockwork prosthesis and be done with it !!! :)
08-13-2013, 01:42 AM
32t

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Quote:

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I REALLY like the polishing, but I'm not overly besotted by the toe cap thingy. Actual steel toe caps would be nice. A bit of wet and dry, a bit of elbow grease and you'll REALLY stand out...Or brass even! Brass toe caps, with little fake screws holding them on (you'd need to glue them on). You could decide whether you wanted them to get some nice brassy patination or polish them manically...Steel toe caps for black boots, brass ones for brown...

Laugh as you may about toe caps but this is why I want them. My son stopped over for a visit and laughed when I wanted to take a picture of his boots. These are about 6 months old but 3 months of that was finishing school. So basically 3 months apprenticeship and this is what he has got.

I am glad I don't have to work that hard anymore! He even admitted I might be right and he should get "some of that stuff" himself.:rofl2:

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08-13-2013, 01:48 AM
edhewitt

Quote:

Originally Posted by 32t

Laugh as you may about toe caps but this is why I want them. My son stopped over for a visit and laughed when I wanted to take a picture of his boots. These are about 6 months old but 3 months of that was finishing school. So basically 3 months apprenticeship and this is what he has got.

I am glad I don't have to work that hard anymore! He even admitted I might be right and he should get "some of that stuff" himself.:rofl2:

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They just need a bit of a polish up, they'll be good as new.:)
08-13-2013, 05:43 AM
MickR

Are those laces waxed?!?! ;)

Mick
08-17-2013, 09:29 PM
edhewitt

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one of the litttle pleasures, seeing the path lights glint off my boots.
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08-18-2013, 04:20 AM
32t

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Originally Posted by edhewitt

one of the litttle pleasures, seeing the path lights glint off my boots.
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If you keep those boots to shiny your boss might think that you are not working!:rofl2:
08-18-2013, 05:18 AM
edhewitt

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Originally Posted by 32t

If you keep those boots to shiny your boss might think that you are not working!:rofl2:

Yeah, I had that comment at work too, I wear them scuffed occasionally, usually if I am too tired to give em a clean up.

I have scuffed them up two days in a row now. Grrr.
08-18-2013, 05:36 AM
edhewitt

I did some work today,
I took a broken crate full of scrap aluminium and restacked it into a new crate.
3360 blanking plugs to be precise.
I would show you a photo but the uploader isn't working.
08-18-2013, 06:00 AM
edhewitt

I did some work today,
I took a broken crate full of scrap aluminium and restacked it into a new crate.
3360 blanking plugs to be precise.
I would show you a photo but the uploader isn't working.
08-18-2013, 07:04 AM
MickR

Quote:

Originally Posted by edhewitt

I did some work today,
I took a broken crate full of scrap aluminium and restacked it into a new crate.
3360 blanking plugs to be precise.
I would show you a photo but the uploader isn't working.

Quote:

Originally Posted by edhewitt

I did some work today,
I took a broken crate full of scrap aluminium and restacked it into a new crate.
3360 blanking plugs to be precise.
I would show you a photo but the uploader isn't working.

Must be an echo in here...:p

Mick
08-18-2013, 07:07 AM
edhewitt

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickR

Must be an echo in here...:p

Mick

Nah, smart phones.
08-18-2013, 07:09 AM
MickR

Quote:

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Nah, smart phones.

I find they're not as smart as they make themselves out to be. :)

Mick
08-18-2013, 11:53 AM
edhewitt

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickR

I find they're not as smart as they make themselves out to be. :)

Mick

This is the Problem with inanimate objects, they can be neither smart nor stupid, they just are.
08-18-2013, 12:54 PM
edhewitt

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Before.
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After.
5 hours or so well spent I think.
I should point out that this was done during down time, and the plugs did need to be re-crated, and I did find some useful parts in amongst the scrap.
08-18-2013, 01:07 PM
MickR

Boy you blokes have a lot of heavy duty bikky cutters! :p

Mick
08-18-2013, 01:14 PM
edhewitt

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickR

Boy you blokes have a lot of heavy duty bikky cutters! :p

Mick

It'd be nice if there were some other shapes, like a leprechaun, or mammoth or something.
08-18-2013, 09:53 PM
MickR

Well circles would be far less boring if they weren't so round I reckon! :)

Mick
08-18-2013, 10:11 PM
Hirlau

,,,,,,,not only that Mick, you never get anywhere with circles. You always end up at the same dang place you started. :hmmm:
08-18-2013, 10:32 PM
32t

I suppose you guys have a different point of view. I see hexagons.
08-18-2013, 10:47 PM
heelerau

Mate go to RM Williams in Percy st Prospect !!!
08-18-2013, 10:49 PM
edhewitt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 32t

I suppose you guys have a different point of view. I see hexagons.

The hex is solid, the circle is hollow.
08-18-2013, 10:51 PM
edhewitt

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickR

Well circles would be far less boring if they weren't so round I reckon! :)

Mick

I thought squares were boring.
08-18-2013, 11:47 PM
32t

Quote:

Originally Posted by edhewitt

The hex is solid, the circle is hollow.

I think that you guys are looking at the bottom!
08-19-2013, 12:03 AM
edhewitt

Quote:

Originally Posted by 32t

I think that you guys are looking at the bottom!

You said bottom, he he. :)
08-19-2013, 12:05 AM
edhewitt

Do you want a pic of how it works? I can take one if you like.
08-19-2013, 12:44 AM
MickR

How does it fit on ones foot? :)

Mick
08-19-2013, 12:45 AM
32t

Quote:

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Do you want a pic of how it works? I can take one if you like.

Sure, I am going to guess at the end of a tube holding spray nozzles.
08-19-2013, 12:47 AM
32t

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickR

How does it fit on ones foot? :)

Mick

You have to wear steel toes in case you drop one.
08-19-2013, 12:48 AM
MickR

I got human toes...On my bare's feet. ;p

Mick
08-19-2013, 12:54 AM
32t

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickR

How does it fit on ones foot? :)

Mick

Just like a cookie cutter if you are not wearing boots.:D
08-19-2013, 12:59 AM
MickR

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This here be the only kind of Cookie I'm familiar with...A cookie burra:p

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Mick

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