tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.comments2023-06-15T12:00:32.159+01:00Bags - Can you ever have enough?Steve Mortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-64310851147576908172022-05-22T08:16:24.318+01:002022-05-22T08:16:24.318+01:00I need to get my older one back in to good conditi...I need to get my older one back in to good condition. I have the zip, just not had the time to sew it in again!Steve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-61060825788732015852022-05-22T08:02:56.654+01:002022-05-22T08:02:56.654+01:00It was about £63 from toolking tools on eBay It was about £63 from toolking tools on eBay Punk4ever66https://www.blogger.com/profile/06749287308156373945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-13442190539569981602022-05-22T07:53:32.433+01:002022-05-22T07:53:32.433+01:00I found some of the last remaining new old stock o...I found some of the last remaining new old stock of these GPO no.3 tool cases on eBay. Well happy with the one I bought Punk4ever66https://www.blogger.com/profile/06749287308156373945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-43725017803550367302021-12-26T19:43:00.266+00:002021-12-26T19:43:00.266+00:00Thanks Thanks Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17810764370315360100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-38421667903066203632021-12-26T17:27:22.171+00:002021-12-26T17:27:22.171+00:00They are about £87 + VAT new from Canford (link in...They are about £87 + VAT new from Canford (link in the post) I've never looked for them on Ebay, no doubt they are for sale on there given their long history. Steve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-43305075600095598642021-12-26T17:24:13.243+00:002021-12-26T17:24:13.243+00:00What is a fair price to pay for an empty case plea...What is a fair price to pay for an empty case please. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17810764370315360100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-70029134535119186212020-09-25T14:09:01.880+01:002020-09-25T14:09:01.880+01:00We used them in NATS (CAA), I apprenticed at bletc...We used them in NATS (CAA), I apprenticed at bletchly park and was issued with one of these. I have the original inventory of what went on them somewhereTim Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04013723343348879839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-10167664431019094722020-06-15T22:50:04.784+01:002020-06-15T22:50:04.784+01:00Good idea, although our nearest Ikea is about a 90...Good idea, although our nearest Ikea is about a 90 minute cross country drive from here and close to our limit of travel that we are permitted to do. We will be going there once the restrictions are lifted. We have another one at Nantes, but that is about a 2 hour drive! Steve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-86691088709246204812020-06-15T22:46:34.232+01:002020-06-15T22:46:34.232+01:00I have a 2011 VW Touran 2.0 TDi with the 6 speed D...I have a 2011 VW Touran 2.0 TDi with the 6 speed DSG auto box. Not done many kms in the last 3 months though! Looking forward to going further than the edge of our town later this year!Steve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-23348509729821141242019-06-18T23:57:52.661+01:002019-06-18T23:57:52.661+01:00I'm impressed at the number of items you can f...I'm impressed at the number of items you can fit into the pouch and bag. No doubt you've had a lot of practice with the travelling you do. :) You're right there are some on ebay.<br />For a moment I was going to ask why a tape measure, then I remembered the times I wished I had one with me. I now often carry a plastic one I can roll up.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335608479296395317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-53736505451098743332016-03-28T14:19:46.409+01:002016-03-28T14:19:46.409+01:00I bought some waxed cotton thread from a fabric sh...I bought some waxed cotton thread from a fabric shop in Tunbridge Wells, but I can't remember the details now. Look for the sort of thread used for repairing tents and things like that it's fairly tough stuff! <br />Steve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-74411138017928582592016-02-14T19:54:08.133+00:002016-02-14T19:54:08.133+00:00Hi Steve. Bit late asking, but just bought a no. 3...Hi Steve. Bit late asking, but just bought a no. 3 and needs some sewing.. Where did you get the matching thread?? Can you remember or even have a link. Cheers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682825083618365405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-22681279903620675732014-10-28T10:08:13.372+00:002014-10-28T10:08:13.372+00:00I got my zip from a haberdashery shop. You need to...I got my zip from a haberdashery shop. You need to look for a decent YKK Zip if you can get one. It is easy enough to fit because you can use the existing holes in the leather. Since doing that post I've stripped off the old blue zip which was itself a replacement, I have a new zip but not got around to replacing it yet! Steve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-79494369795876398922014-10-28T09:48:43.987+00:002014-10-28T09:48:43.987+00:00Hi Steve. Spent 13 years as a BT engineer and purc...Hi Steve. Spent 13 years as a BT engineer and purchased my toolkit, which included my much loved No3, when I left. Like your the zip has finally perished. Any advice on where to get a suitable replacement zip and any tips on fitting it? Much appreciated. KennAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795515702911836674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-54138061281822110272014-07-31T16:46:49.853+01:002014-07-31T16:46:49.853+01:00Oh your purple finsbury....I'm in love with th...Oh your purple finsbury....I'm in love with this colorHeidi Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17695248454895118891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-15083686268610624272014-07-17T14:08:25.686+01:002014-07-17T14:08:25.686+01:00Ha ha, yes, it was dangerous for me to look myself...Ha ha, yes, it was dangerous for me to look myself, but it had to be done. ;)WellPlannedLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639851771653623399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-4591382325104483152014-07-14T14:37:26.113+01:002014-07-14T14:37:26.113+01:00It is nice to see photos of this one in action. T...It is nice to see photos of this one in action. The link to your google search is going to keep me entertained all day! :) Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325740829904993279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-13450149663812894952013-10-30T11:10:52.797+00:002013-10-30T11:10:52.797+00:00Love the bag...if only they made it in a nice girl...Love the bag...if only they made it in a nice girly colour too --- purple or antique rose :) <br />Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741681362993722551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-43499765417060673912013-10-29T22:55:30.239+00:002013-10-29T22:55:30.239+00:00Very nice bag! I love all the organizing features....Very nice bag! I love all the organizing features.Elisi_68https://www.blogger.com/profile/01956327614450802527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-48044840752702087752013-07-30T09:06:28.086+01:002013-07-30T09:06:28.086+01:00Thank you for your comment. They are a delight to ...Thank you for your comment. They are a delight to own. <br /><br />Last night I unpicked the stitching on the zip on the older one to replace it. I've replaced it before about 28 years ago! I've got a new one in the right colour this time! I might even treat the leather whilst it is empty! Steve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-32086032713583987172013-07-30T04:07:01.763+01:002013-07-30T04:07:01.763+01:00Thought I had already left a comment, but I don...Thought I had already left a comment, but I don't see it so apologies if this shows up twice!<br />Really like this - has gone on my wish list as I know my husband will love and use one of these!SMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866030103872342070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-18223300643715649082013-06-21T15:27:43.517+01:002013-06-21T15:27:43.517+01:00OK done, thanks for the update
SteveOK done, thanks for the update<br />SteveSteve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-19248051519979301932013-06-21T15:25:10.546+01:002013-06-21T15:25:10.546+01:00Fendi 2Jours Bag Special Edition - Please change t...Fendi 2Jours Bag Special Edition - Please change the URL to http://pandithnews.com/2012/09/07/fendi-2jours-bag-special-edition/. <br /><br />Thanks! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-4238851768827291272012-09-09T21:08:16.976+01:002012-09-09T21:08:16.976+01:00Thanks for the mention!!Thanks for the mention!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773232664109238941.post-30037510001782976172012-09-07T23:26:57.699+01:002012-09-07T23:26:57.699+01:00Thanks so much for including mine!!!Thanks so much for including mine!!!DEMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905718381842352418noreply@blogger.com