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A proposal is under consideration to hold an automobile exhibition in Copenhagen in the early part of next year. It would appear that this exhibition is to be organized by the Association of Motor and Cycle Dealers (Copenhagen), and work has already been commenced on a large exhibition hall in the Tivoli grounds. The exhibition will comprise commercial and agricultural vehicles as well as passenger vehicles. In Danish circles it is urged that United Kingdom manufacturers should make every effort to be rePresented at the exhibition—especially the makers of light and comparatively cheap cars.
It should be noted that this exhibition will probably attract not only Danish buyers but also customers from other Scandinavian countries, and while conditions in the Eastern Baltic States are not yet normal, it is possible that they may become potential markets by the time United. Kingdom concerns are in a pealLieu to to extend their export trade.
Facilitates the'Handling of Oil.
A very useful device which has already gained a large measure of success in the paint, oil, and varnish trade is a tilter to facilitate the 'handling of heavy drums such as the five and ten gallon drums of ail used in connection with the motor industry and in connection with the running of motor vehicles.
The great objection to the large drum is the difficulty of handling resulting inevitably in wastage. It is always hest, in order to secure a free flaw of oil through the faucet and to allow of the free inlet of air to take its plate, for the faucet to be placed uppermost when the drum is being tilted, but this position is the most difficult to prevent wastage when running the oil into a smaller container, such as is necessary for general handling.
The five-gallon drum of oil weighs about half a cwt., and it is not by any , means an easy, form of container to handle. If a tap is used, there is always the probability that a certain quantity of oil will be left in the drum, so generally a five-gallon or ten-gallon drum is not se economical in its use as it should be. On the other hand, it offers the advantage of a much cheaper form of package because the drum can be used over and over again, whereas the ordinary gallon or two-gallon can rarely or never conies in for a second use, and the cost has to go on to the price of the oil, The Aptiis titter, which is placed -oit the market by Gordon Fenton, of 23 and 24, Wormwood Street, London, E.C. 2, overcomes the whole of the difficulty in connection with the handling of the drum. Lying in a cradle, the drum rests on four small feet, and it will then poise either on its base or, if rocked over, on the rockers just at. the point of junction between the lower portion of the cradla and the rockers. It can then be tilted with one finger and the oil transferred into even small-necked cans, and it is just as easy to run one ounce out as'to • handle a gallon.
The tilter is extremely well made of strong strip steel, and some idea of the amount of work involved in its manufacture can be gained from the fact that there are 32 rivets in its construction. One tilter is sufficient for any workshop, aria it will he found economical to install it. in any factory, garage or depot where
oil is used in any quantity. At present the tilter is being made in two sizes, the small size at 15s. handling a five-gallon drum, and the larger size at 18s. handling a ten-gallon drum The device has undergone very extended tests in the paint trade, where it has been found to overcome difficulties which are even greater
than those attaching to the use of oil in
the motor iuclustry. These filters are being manufactured and supplied quickly in large quantities.
A Splendid Opportunity. .
The Research Association of British Rubber Tyre Manufacturers, which has recently been formed, is desirous of obtaining the services of a qualified chemist to occupy the position of director of research. A splendid opportunity exists ler a thoroughly capable man to whom a liberal salary will be paid. Applicants: should. state their oualifica Lions, experience, and salary required to Messrs. W. B. Peat -and Co., 11, Ironmonger Lane, London, E.C.2.
The Usual Threepence.
The county authorities of Norfolk, East Suffolk, arid West Suffolk have arranged to charge 3d. per car mile in respect of motor omnibus services.
Dunlop Scottish Service.
East of Scotland commercial-vehicle users will welcome the opening of a tyre depot at 12, Young Street, Edinburgh, by the Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. From this establishment it is hoped to serve Fifeshire, Midlothian. and the busy districts between Edinburgh and Berwick. A solid-tyre fitting press which has been installed will add to the convenience offered users in these districts.
Ignition Contacts File.
A ignition contacts file which may be described as being a really sensible order has been plated on the market by Brown Bros., Ltd., at a price of one shilling. It has a very fine cut, and the tang 3S forged into the form of a round handle, making it comfortable to hold, and therefore being likely to produce better work in cleaning and smoothing contact points and sparking gaps of magnetos, mils, etc.
Walsall and Road Transport.
The subject of road transport service was again before the Walsall Chamber of Commerce on Monday, when Mr. C. H. Gamesen (president) the subject had been deferred by the sub-committee to see if steps would be taken to have the petrol tax removed. The railway charges were likely to con. tissue to go up, and he thought the Toad transport was going to stay. They had been promised that other Chambers of Commerce would be willing to cooperate.
The Season's Souvenirs.
Some little presents have reached us, which are most acceptable and useful. We have a clothes brush (much needed) and a matchbox holder from Mr. Jac Pederson, of Firestone Tyres; a handsome cigarette case and some playing cards in case from Tudors (London),
Ltd.; pocket book diaries from the A.E.Co., Sutherland Pilch, Ltd., and Wood-Milne, Ltd., all useful and well conceived; a telephone diary and pad from C. A. Yandervell's ' a calendar. from Hoods and Bodies, Ltd.; and a pack of cards, artistically designed, fitted in a case, from Mr. Arthur Franks, of lo oil.