Useful Equipment for the Garage and Workshop.
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IN all garages and repair shops large supplies of paraffin are used, and in some of them it must often be felt that quantities are wasted before they have actually been put to the fullest use. This is a problem which has engaged the attention of Mann, Egerton and Co., Ltd., 5, Prince of Wales' Road, Norwich, which has recently introduced the apparatus shown in an accompanying illustration. The M.E. waste paraffin reclaimer, as it is called, not only disposes of the problem of waste, but reduces the risk of fire, makes for
rreater cleanliness and actually reclaims 95 per cent. of the oil so that t is fit for future use. It is claimed hat the device will cover its cost in liree or four months, or, in other vords, after treating 95 gallons of vaste it will have paid for itself—this al the basis of paraffin costing 10d. per ;allon .and allowing for the cost of the LE. chemical cleanser.
The reclaimer is constructed so that 0 gallons of paraffin, or sludge, can le cleansed in one operation. It is trongly built and very simple in deign, the only mechanism consisting of . specially designed beater operated og a crank handle. A sight-gauge and wo taps are provided, one to draw off he cleansed paraffin and the other to et as a drain-cock for removing esidue.
To deal with the waste, it is only ecessary to pour the oil into the re laimer, add lb. of the chemical cleanser to each 5 gallons and give the crank-handle a few turns, subsequently leaving the mixture to settle for about 12 hours, after which the clean paraffin can be drawn off and stored for future use.
The price of the apparatus is £3 10s. and 14 lb. of chemical cleansing powder are supplied at an extra charge of 5s.
ANOTHER. interesting outfit which may prove useful to owners of garages and repair shops has recently been
marketed by Harvey Frost and Co., Ltd., 148-150, Gt. Portland Street, London, W.1. These owners are sometimes asked to undertake the repair and renovation of hoods, side screens, upholstery, etc., and, providing that the requisite tools be available, there is no reason why such work could not be carried out in their own workshops. Often, too, it forms part of a repair job which has necessitated the removal of the lining boards, or as a finishing touch to some overhaul or renovating task.
The possession of such an outfit as that illustrated on this page makes it possible for almost any class of upholstery and hoodwork to be dealt with. It is known as the H.F. Stevens upholstery kit and the equipment is packed in a neat portable steel box. It is Stied with a large tray for tools, a smaller tray for tins and a series of compartments for holding screws, nails, bolts, tacks, studs, etc., of which a generous supply is provided. It includes a wide assortment of tools and a supply of enamel, top-jointing compound, dressing and glue. We are told that the cost of the outfit is quite moderate.
HEAVY commercial vehicle users, and those who keep such machines in a proper state of repair, will be interested in the robust prop which has been specially designed by Joseph Bradbury and Sons, Ltd., Braintree, for assist
lug repair work. This useful appliance possesses a number of outstanding features which are deserving of special attention, It has two independent height adjustments which enable any axleheight requirement to be covered. The top crutch consists of a heavily ribbed malleable casting weighing 28 lb., and it is 11i ins, wide and 14 ins, long, thus being suitable for twin-tyred vehicles. The lower, crutch is adjustable and supports the chassis frame when the wheels are removed. The legs of the device are unevenly spaced, so that the crutch is allowed a maximum range of adjustability. The lowest position of the chassis crutch is 16 ins, and its highest 27 ins., whilst the lowest position of the wheel well is 20/ ins, and the highest 40 ins. A pair of the props weighs 124 lb. and sells at £7 4s. The general details of the device can be ascertained from an accompanying illustration.