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Steel garage shelving - 600mm wide x 300mm deep x 1800mm high - talk to me

BS:826:1955, loads of suppliers, many of them offer off-standard 24" widths in addition to the normal 36". Huge load capacity (up to 375lb per shelf), very adaptable, you can buy spare parts from anywhere to add extra bracing, extra bays, extra shelves. I assume they're pretty durable but as I've only had mine for 20 years it's too early to say from personal experience.

http://www.bigdug.co.uk/

Thanks all - looks like tester's option is the best to maximise the use of the particular space I have. Just trying to find one that does off-the-shelf (HA!) 24" shelves...

Has anyone seen a brake arm clip that's 28mm?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sturmey-Archer-Front-Drum-Brake-Arm-Clip-Assembly-17-5mm-/371490907985?hash=item567e956751:g:asIAAOSwT4lWT2u8

yep

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That looks well bent....

With the frame suitably clamped you might be able to cold set it. What's the worst that could happen?

Can anyone tell me what's the deal with blb?can't understand why there's so much "disgust" towards them?

The handling of stolen goods is what gets most people's ire up. There's lots of less serious stuff too.

Like what?i don t higly rate they own "branded"stuff but can't find anything wrong.

recently purchased some second hand wheels. both skewers are slightly bent at the threading of the adjustment nut (not the quick release end). I haven't yet mounted them to see how they sit but has anyone got experience of using wheels with a slightly bent skewer... i have not!

Unless you don t see strees on the part and it goes without effort should be ok

My few experiences in there weren't all that positive. Of the half a dozen times it's split 50/50 whether they were rude or nice, one guy is always impatient. I missold something even after that guy impatiently asked me the same question three times and got the same answer three times. Prices can be way over. Tried to buy something very low cost and was pushed toward looking at insane priced parts that I made clear were over budget.

Basically, it's a Shoreditch shop, take from that what you will.

massive hipster tax on everything. Cheap and nasty components in flouro colours at huge prices. There's also the selling of stolen bikes, the time they sold a guy a Rossin conversion for like £2k telling him it was a track bike. The fact they have a 'brand manager'. But I think underlying it all is that since the beginning it has always been aimed at hipsters with cash rather than cyclists.

@pdlouche @Sumo cheers guys..gonna join the anti blb movement :)

Finding conflicting reports on this. I have a shimano 11 speed road chain. Do I need a special chain tool or will normal one do?

Don't let some guys on the internet tell you how to think though. Go there and experience it for yourself.

I haven't had a bad experience in there, but their service is a bit "meh".

It's neither good nor bad, but members of staff all shit themselves when the old Dr Who walked in wanting "vintage steel" for him and his missus.

The bloke I'd been dealing with rolled his eyes, I paid up and went on my merry way.

@Sumo not my style...I already didn t like em a lot since tey look more focus on money than real passion

What's the worst that could happen?

Good point tho. Think Im trying to talk myself into buying it

I need to put a flat pack bed back together and I have lost some of the bolts.

http://www.uk-tradingco.com/ekmps/shops/uktradingco/resources/Design/ab-.jpg

It is this design, but with bigger "hole for nut". So I was going to use what I believe is called a crescent or luna washer.

Will any old type work (provided the size is correct) or is there a particular type that will be stronger / better quality?

If it's the right size then I wouldn't have thought it matters.

OT question of my own:

I have a dining table I am considering painting. Thinking two coats of primer, sanding in between and a few top coats of oil based satin wood as per what I've done for my doors and door frames.

Is an oil based satin wood paint durable enough for day to day dinner table top duties? Or should I consider a different type of paint?

Some years ago I finished my parent's dinner table with oil based stuff. 2-3 coats total.
It's perfectly okay some 5-6 years later and ages well.

It's massive oak though, so I'm not sure how you would destroy that anyway. We need 4 people to even move that thing...

Paints aren't really made to take heat and/or weight. So, for instance, a flower vase in the middle of the table might stick. A hot cup or plate would probably do the same. Varnishes work better because they haven't got pigments plumping them up and may are designed for furniture use.
I have seen a two-pack system where you spread it out across the table of whatever and it finds its own level and hardens like glass. You can cover trompe l'oeil or colour the resin to get the effect you want. If you look at Bar Top Epoxy or similar on youtube you'll see what I mean.
I really don't think paint is the way to go.

Are either of these a good idea or should I just get some cheap shimano ones again?

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/pedals-pegs/boardman-mtb-team-pedal
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/pedals-pegs/boardman-mtb-pro-pedal

They look like I'll be able to service them but halfords...