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Right clever people out there. I am looking at combining a few bits I have into something "unique" I am looking for a LARGE white glass lampshade like in the pic below. Went to a reclamation yard today on the way home, but they could not help. Any guidance appreciated. If you have a plain old petrol pump globe, or even one with graphics on to sell, let me know by PM.  These are some of the bits I have collected so far...... M&S Christmas decoration in steel - £1.50  Bought this for £45.00 today (way more than I wanted to spend)  I also have this which is missing a side but has a locking door.  Now start by making the steel cabinet shorter, add the star to the front of it somewhere, add a globe with some fantasy brand on top, add a front face with numbers etc and add the pump nozzle and a length of old red fire hose to it...... get the picture ?? Something like this on the front   Now.... fit a small compressor inside and mount the whole thing outside the garage to use for tyres and blowing stuff clear. Anyone have a large white globe ?? |
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Last Edit: Feb 7, 2014 19:23:17 GMT by Battles: Adding Ikea link.
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Thank you Battles. Thats a great lead.
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Check out the b&q Athens range. They do different sizes. The finish is a bit opaque but might be suitable
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Feb 14, 2014 11:34:05 GMT
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Woken by Nicola this morning, as she found these two fire hose reels at the front door and could not move them. Deposited by her brother for me to use as I see fit, they were meant to go onto a boat, but the capacity is too small, as the boats use 2 1/2 inch hose and equipment. Been in their skip pile a few years now. Anyone else need some hose, or even a whole reel ? Drop me a PM please. I will use about 6-7 meters only in the petrol pump build.  Wondering what else I can do with the rest of the hose, not sure if I should run some down the side of the property down to the garage to have permanent water down there. Sure some idea will spring to mind. |
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Feb 14, 2014 19:03:23 GMT
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Run water to the garage and connect to the "pump" split the supply to a bib tap behind and the filler hose so it is operational for filling buckets etc. Run an electric supply to light the globe plus power a socket, for tools etc, run air supply from compressor to a connection inside pump for air tools etc, finally use the workings of a clock behind a gallons face to give a clock in the garden while making the appearance more realistic. Sorry for all this, but a pet hate of mine is ornaments which don't earn their place.
Ttfn Glenn
Don't risk asking me for ideas about what to do with the reels
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I like where your going with this, cant wait to see the finished item
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Feb 27, 2014 17:22:36 GMT
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Found a couple of 15 inch ( approx ) diameter white globes at an Antique place quite close to me if you think one my suit your project, not the cheapest place in the world but good stuff.
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try a google or ebay search for opaline glass lamp shade they were used a lot in buisness etc from the 30s thru to the early 60s
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my mate sellin a mint white globe off a pump says somethin on it but cant remember what, not a brand just black writing and it lights up whats your globe budget lol
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Last Edit: Feb 28, 2014 9:29:18 GMT by forde
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Feb 28, 2014 10:59:57 GMT
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Cool .
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Feb 28, 2014 16:16:26 GMT
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Found a couple of 15 inch ( approx ) diameter white globes at an Antique place quite close to me if you think one my suit your project, not the cheapest place in the world but good stuff. Hi Ernie, thanks for the message, I am trying to keep this cheap and not too nasty. Have had a lead on IKEA lamps for about £12.00 Also had an offer of a free Belisha beacon from up north, but the postage would threaten the affordability. |
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Feb 28, 2014 16:18:01 GMT
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my mate sellin a mint white globe off a pump says somethin on it but cant remember what, not a brand just black writing and it lights up whats your globe budget lol Budget for a globe 250mm diameter area, £15.00 including delivery. |
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Feb 28, 2014 16:19:30 GMT
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try a google or ebay search for opaline glass lamp shade they were used a lot in buisness etc from the 30s thru to the early 60s Will do mate, thanks. |
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