I agree that the 3 look less cluttered, Kate. You have a good eye for the sophistication of subtly. Don't fret over buying Turkish. Lots of really nice metal work is done there. I had a friend who often traveled to Turkey and bought me a very nice set of ornate brass candlesticks. The Zildjian cymbal company (easily owns 95% of the world's cymbal market) was founded in Constantinople in 1623, and only started manufacturing elsewhere (Canada) in the 1960s. You'll love the quality.
I bought it here , the maker of the art has very good feedback, I was sick of dealing with dodgy dealers on eBay so didn’t even look on there .My purchase is expected to be here this week . https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/111...kO7zM5ZIZIDS6tWbd6eHmcmeKWENPQ_4aAo0dEALw_wcB
The internet has opened up so much. I've purchased a lot of stuff from these guys back in the day of catalog ordering.
I have a old embroidery sewing machine that i don’t use much however if I’m looking for something special in the way of an embroidery design Etsy my first stop for designs their products are top quality. The fish cost me $150 with taxes / import duties I like things that are different to the same old stuff in Kmart or Target @John Brunner
I've had two of these guys for years: They stand about 14" tall. I made the shelves perches...my one and only attempt at bending wood. I've also done a lot of mounting reproductions and making my own frames (NOT a cheap hobby): So I'm with you...there's not much at the local retail level that suits my tastes.
When's the other one gonna arrive? (And forgive me if I did not read the post regarding your accident.)
Question: Will we ever let this Lon Tanner thread RIP? Answer: Not as long as I seek the fountain of youth. Coming today, yippie yea, my Free People USA made set in this color and style great for workouts and as underwear for cold weather walking.
I bought a tail light socket for my truck: The last time a bulb blew, it scorched the contacts. I was able to use contact cleaner and an ignition file (remember points???) to get it to work "good enough", but I'm sure that it will eventually go again. The GM dealer said that this part is not made, and to buy a complete taillight assembly. I got tired of fruitlessly hiking through junk yards. Rock Auto to the rescue!!!
And since I'm channeling my inner blond today, I forgot that I need replacement fog lights for that truck, so I just placed a second Rock Auto order. Mine went out a while ago and caused me to risk failing a state inspection. The Inspector told me that they were not required equipment, but if they are on the vehicle, they have to work. The solution? Uninstall them as though they were never there so my truck could pass inspection. Welcome to the irrefutable lawjik of Government.
Oil and air filters for EzGo golf cart. I'm going to try changing the oil myself. I've never changed oil before except in a frying pan, and I wasn't very good at that. There are no YouTube videos for this particular model cart. Probably because it's too difficult for anyone to do. . . .
Ordered and received 3 packets of a Knorr Au Poivre sauce mix. Not having patience and/or wanting to spend the time to making pepper sauce from scratch, a mix seemed worth a try. Also, it stores well as a dry mix. Given the inflationary proclivities of this current administration, finding out what can be done with cheaper cuts of meat is getting more interesting.
At the risk of giving unsolicited advice, since you've not done this before... 1-Before installing the new oil filter, dip your finger in the oil and smear a film over the rubber o-ring that's part of the new filter. This helps lubricate & seal the filter when you're installing it. 2-When you install the new oil filter, hand-tighten it until it is fully snug to the engine, then give it another 1/4 turn by hand. These are under pressure, so they have to be tight enough to seal but not so tight that you distort the gasket and cause a leak. It's not that exacting...I imagine the range of "good enough" is pretty broad. 3-Don't over-tighten the oil pan plug. If you strip the threads in the oil pan, you have a major problem. It's better that it leaks a little when you test it--requiring you to gently snug it up--than to strip the threads. 4-After you're done and you've installed fresh oil, of course you're gonna start the engine and look for leaks at the plug and the filter. Make sure you check the oil level after the engine has rested after that first start, since the level on the dipstick will be lowered due to some oil being consumed to fill that new filter. You've likely seen all of the above in vids you've watched on general oil-changing. Oh...buy a cheap oil filter wrench to remove the old filter if you've not already done so. You can get them at any auto parts store. Take note of how the filter is mounted (on the bottom or on the side) and what kind of access you have to it, as they make a variety of wrenches for each installation type. I have a different one for my tractor (side-mounted behind a bunch of junk) than the one I use for my car and truck. Take a pic of the installation with you to the auto parts store...they'll give you the proper wrench. Here's what they are likely to offer: Just so you can be prepared before walking into the store. Left-to-right: -A socket wrench for straight-on access where maybe you can't turn the other styles. Requires a ratchet, and possibly an extension. Take your new filter with you for a size-fit. -A band wrench for where you have room to slide the wrench over the top of the filter and also have room to turn it (meaning no other "stuff" is in the way off to the sides.) A portion of the turn is gonna be taken up to tighten the band around the filter before the filter starts to turn, so you gotta have room. These also come in a rubber strap version, making that tool useful for lots of other purposes (like grabbing & turning pipes.) -A pliers wrench for most restricted access where it's difficult to get over the top of the filter and you only have room to turn the wrench/pliers a little bit due to other stuff in the way.