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  1. #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ropetangler View Post
    That is an extremely generous offer Bill, it is rather a shame that we don't (as far as I know anyway) have an Australian equivalent of Keith Ruckers scanned collection of similar books. If we did I would love to see them scanned into a permanent collection of freely accessible engineering tomes for everyone to go through. Most of us here would love to have the whole darn lot, I know I would but unfortunately there is no room for them here, but they look absolutely fascinating, and I'm sure that their new owners will be delighted to receive them. Thank you for considering your fellow forumites when disposing of this most impressive collection.
    I am not aware of the Keith Ruckers 'collection', but you are right - it is a great idea. Unfortunately scanning this lot is beyond my equipment, know-how and time resource, but it really is a worthy aspiration. Something like the Trove archive would be great, but I have no idea how this could even be started.

    Thanks for your kind words, but I am not a collector in any sense of organised selection of items, just grabbed old items discarded by libraries and destined for the dump, plus a few books etc from my student days, or acquired when shed-dreaming. And your words "no room for them here" ring so true for me - my wife and I have recently cleared a few cubic metres of books in boxes. However it is really good to find others here who appreciate them.

    Bill

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    Quote Originally Posted by Piers037 View Post
    Hi Bill.

    Thanks for your generosity.

    Can I please have item 20 Weber Carbs. To save on your handling you could add mine to Caskwarrior, Ralph and I will collect it from him.

    Thanks

    Piers
    Will do Piers.
    History of the book: about 1970 had a Peugeot 203 and bolted on a second hand Weber to try and increase the power. I needed the technical manual to understand the carb, and it did increase the power - from tiny to a little less tiny. For open road trips I got a noticeable additional power increase by unbolting the radiator fan.

    Cheers,
    Bill

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    Plan for distribution

    I went to the PO today for advice, and here is my proposal for a minimum-work (for me) distribution of the items:

    1. I will PM you with the size of pre-paid post satchel needed for the items you have requested, and my address.
    2. You can then purchase a pre-paid post satchel, write your own address on the front, put it in an envelope and post that to me.
    3. I will pack the satchel and post back to you.

    This saves both you and me fiddling around with small money transfers, simplifies the process at this end, and I can't get your address wrong.

    Pre-paid satchel price (covers delivery by road to any location in Australia):
    500g $8.55
    1kg $11.55
    3kg $14.55
    5kg $17.65

    If there is a better plan please be forthcoming.

    I am not aware if tracking is available for pre-paid; I suspect not but you can ask if that is an issue.
    Comment: To reduce loss of incoming parcels (happened to me a few times) I have been using the AusPost Parcel collect service, whereby parcels are held at a nominated PO for collection by the recipient, who is notified by SMS and email when the item arrives at the PO. So far I have had minimal problems, except for a sender who got the address wrong, and a parcel returned to sender because I was out of contact (email and SMS) for a week.

    Bill

  4. #19
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    Updated list:

    Items currently available are
    1, 9, 11,12, 13, 16, 23, 24, 26
    Bill
    Last edited by WCD; 12th Jun 2019 at 05:53 PM. Reason: No 27 is now allocated

  5. #20
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    I’d like #27.
    I can pick up, I’m in Concord.
    PM me a phone# and we’ll tee it up.

    Nice of you to do this.
    I think this a smart way to preserve stuff like this.
    The local Sydney based tool club (TTTG) has decided to dump their entire library.
    Which of course was collections like yours which over the years had been donated.
    El presidento bob made an executive decision too many crappy old tools so no room for books.
    He Lost 3 of the committe with that email.
    Wingeing at last nights meeting about the lack of volunteers to help at shows etc.
    “The beatings will continue until the morale improves!”
    Sorry about the rave, but I’m a little p ed off.
    H.
    Jimcracks for the rich and/or wealthy. (aka GKB '88)

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    Bill,

    No trouble to come up to Sydney any time to suit you. Youngest daughter and grand children in Surry Hills need a visit periodically so a detour on the way is no trouble, either by road or train. If you could PM me with a phone number/address I can make arrangements to suit.

    Cheers, Peter

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    Hello
    I would like item 9. I am in Marrickville. Please PM me a phone number to arrange pick up.

    Cheers Hugh

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fargo View Post
    Hello
    I would like item 9. I am in Marrickville. Please PM me a phone number to arrange pick up.

    Cheers Hugh
    Hello Hugh,
    Item 9 is now allocated to you.
    Cheers,
    Bill

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    i would like item 16. thanks

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    Bill/ WCD,

    cheers for the salvage of this good ol stuff, sounds like quite the effort.
    I also agree with Henry's sentiments, above.
    Another donor, interested in building a vintage machinery library is the Campbelltown Steam and Machinery Museum.
    Get in touch when the dust has settled, consider visiting one of our open days.
    The Campbelltown Steam & Machinery Museum Website - Home

    Regards,
    AndrewOC
    'Waratah' spring hammer by Hands & Scott c.1911- 20, 'Duffy, Todd & Williams' spring hammer c.1920, Premo lathe- 1953, Premo filing machine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by snapatap View Post
    i would like item 16. thanks
    It's yours! I will PM you.
    Cheers,
    Bill

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    Quote Originally Posted by AndrewOC View Post
    Bill/ WCD,

    cheers for the salvage of this good ol stuff, sounds like quite the effort.
    I also agree with Henry's sentiments, above.
    Another donor, interested in building a vintage machinery library is the Campbelltown Steam and Machinery Museum.
    Get in touch when the dust has settled, consider visiting one of our open days.
    The Campbelltown Steam & Machinery Museum Website - Home

    Regards,
    AndrewOC
    Thanks Andrew,
    I'll check that out.
    Cheers,
    Bill

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    WOW, what a collection!

    Can I put my hand up for the South bend book pls. & no 19 if Greg pass on that.


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    Quote Originally Posted by DSEL74 View Post
    WOW, what a collection!

    Can I put my hand up for the South bend book pls. & no 19 if Greg pass on that.


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    Hi,
    I was thinking the Southbend book might be left lamenting, so it's great that you would like it.
    Just about everything else has gone,including item 19.
    I'll send you a PM.
    Cheers,
    Bill

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