Useful Tool Kit.
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ASMALL kit of tools which would be of great use in the event of a minor breakdown is now marketed by the Darwin Tool Division of J. Stead and Co., Ltd., Manor Works. Sheffield, 2. The tools arc contained in a strong plastic wallet, which measures 7 in. by 31 in. by 1 in. when closed.
Six tools make up the kit. They are two cabinet handle screwdrivers, one to suit slot-headed screws the other to suit those with a No. 1 size Phillips recess: a pair of long-nosed pliers with insulated handles; a pad saw with two saw blades (for wood and metal) and a knife blade: a tyre pressure gauge reading up to 50 p.s.i.; and a tester for checking 6or 12-v electric circuits.
Retail price of the kit is £1 17s. 6d.
J. Stead and Co., Ltd., now market this small tool kit.
Tipping Gear A LEAFLET has been produced by Edbro-B. and E. Tippers, Ltd.. Quebec Street, Bolton, Lanes, entitled " An examination of the Facts." This e44
deals with the differences between front of body ram-end tipping gears and underbody ram-end tipping gears.
The publication is designed to give operators a clear picture of the differences between the two types of equipment.
Body Filler rAA NEW body filler—Ali-Fil—is now made by Flo-Rite, Ltd.. Wallington, Surrey, and distributed by Valentine Varnish and Lacquer Co., Ltd.. Colham Mill Road, West Drayton, Middx. The new product is a two-pack filler using aluminium powder and polyester resin. It has all the characteristics of body solder with many additional advantages.
One of the most important is that AliFil can be used where heating is undesirable. Other advantages are that it is cheaper, lighter (14 lb. of Ali-Fil will do the work of 100 lb.. of body solder), is easy to use (without special tools) and that it does not clog sanding discs or papers.
In use, the resin and powder are mixed together to a stiff paste and applied with a knife to the bare metal, which should he cleaned and sanded to give the best adhesion. Ali-Fil is cured in 24 minutes under normal conditions, but a booster is available which reduces the curing time to 5-8 minutes.
Three sizes of Ali-Fil are sold. 1 lb. costs 15s. 6d.. 31 lb. costs £2 2s. and 14 lb. costs £8.
Fog and Spot Lamps TWO new lamps have been introduced I by Wipac Group Sales, Ltd., of Buckingham. These are the Major spot lamp and the Major fog lamp. Both are available in 6-v. and 12-v. versions and have a chromed brass body and 6+-in.dia. lens. The lamps have an adjustable bracket which follows the contours of the lamp and can be fitted to any flat surface.
Reflectors for both lamps are coated with aluminium by a process carried out under vacuum. This ensures an uncontaminated ultra-smooth surface producing a high yield of reflected light from a given bulb. In the spot lamp. this produces a powerful, long-range pencil beam and in the fog lamp, which has an amber lens, it gives good fog penetration with minimum dazzle and glare.
Cost of the Wipac Major spot and fog lamps is £2 18s. 6d. each.
Fire Extinguishers
INCLUDED in a booklet issued by the Valor Co., Ltd., of Erdington, Birmingham, showing the range of fire extinguishers made by the company, is a new unit suitable for carrying on vehicles. This is the Valor model F1/94, which is a 1-quart capacity CTC pressure extinguisher, the contents being forced out of the nozzle when the knob at the top is struck.