Still around

[Skil Phil]

Hi All,
Been a while since I was last here.
Times were hectic with a lot of production work.
Then came the July violence with burning and looting of shops which slowed everything down.
Am now quiet as business is trying to recover from the mayhem.
Production work has stopped as business recovers and finds new/refurbished premises and storage.
So have been making small stuff and bowls for a Xmas fair in the village.
I predict that there will be another lockdown and the fair will be cancelled. Such is life.
To top it all there has been load shedding for a week and a bit. Loose 6 hours a day with no power.

Will survive.

One question though.
What is a good solvent to clean up double sided tape glue when the pieces are separated. Tried meths and acetone.
Takes a bit of time and rubbing with both of them. Must be something better.

Cheers
Phil

 

[Phil Dart]

Chin up, and hang on in there Phil. Sounds like you're having a sh*tty time of it over there.

Have you tried white spirit for the tape glue?

 

[flexi]

Welcome back Phil, times will turn and improve, good luck in the mean time and dont be so much a stranger on here, even for the banter

 

[Garno]

Hello Phil,

I am one of the new happenings on the forum, only joined a few months ago and have asked just shy of a million questions Fortunately no one seems to totally want me to stop

Sounds like it has been a rough time for you, glad it is over for now.

Good luck for the coming months hope it all turns out well

Gary

 

[Bill Mooney]

Hi Phil, nice to hear from you again. You have my best wishes for the future. I hope you are soon up & running.
I use white spirit.

 

[wm460]

Welcome back mate.

To top it all there has been load shedding for a week and a bit. Loose 6 hours a day with no power.

Is it possible to get solar power there?



Do you have mineral turpentine?
Eucalyptus Oil works well on hard surface but dont know if it would work on timber.

 

[silver]

Welcome back Phil, hope it stays settled for you in the coming days/months.

Keep popping in when you can as its always nice to hear from you mate. Chin up and stay safe.

I would go with Cellulose thinners if you can get it.

 

[Skil Phil]

Thanks all for the replies.
Will try the different solvents suggested. Have only tried acetone so far.
Solar power is available but extremely expensive. A setup would take about 6 to 7 years before you break even and start to get free power.
The gov is also trying to implement a solar tax to protect their own interests (loss of income).

Cheers
Phil