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WITH the object of enabling tractors using the Scammell system to tow four-wheeled trailers, North Cheshire Motors, Ltd., Brookside Garage, Manchester Road, Warrington, have introduced a novel universal coupling. Following the successful use of the prototype, the attachment has been redesigned so that it is suitable for employment with drawbars of any height.
4,000 Cars
COUR THOUSAND different makes of
I private car are listed in the third edition of "The World's Automobiles," covering the period 1880-1958, published by Temple Press Limited, Bowling Green Lane, London, E,C.I, at 15s. plus Is. by post. It is mainly intended for enthusiasts, although perusal of its pages is evocative of memory to the not-so-young.
Under each letter of the alphabet the compiler, G. R. Doyle, lists all the makes, both existent and non-existent, which his researches have led him to discover, and supplementary notes give brief details as to country of origin, dates of manufacture and other noteworthy information.
Hydraulic Presses HAND-OPERATED hydraulic presses manufactured in Denmark by Sigmund Stenhog I/S with capacities of from 5-100 tons are available from Bellanger Bros. (London), Ltd., 306 Holloway Rd., London, N.7. The larger models may be supplied with an electric motor to drive the hydraulic pump if required. Prices range from £.54 10s. for the 5-ton model to £345 for the 100 ton.
Stripping Paint A STRIPPER for removing paint from glass-fibre reinforced resin panels has been formulated by S. Manger and Son, Ltd., 57d Kingsland High Street, London, E.8. Known at Quickerstryp 104/2, the product is fairly viscous for ease of control on vertical surfaces, and can be rinsed off with water.
Protecting Metal STATED to have twice as good adhesion as an orthodox primer, Pitan metal conditioner is a pre-finishing anti-corrosion preparation made by Allweather Paints, Ltd., 36 Great Queen Street, London, W.C.2. It can be applied to ferrous and non-ferrous metals, except lead, by brush, spray or dip, and the
covering capacity is 60-80 sq. yd. per gal.
Without a final coat, Pitan, it is claimed, will protect ferrous metals under outdoor conditions for up to 18 months and non-ferrous up to a year, whilst it can he used on metals to be welded as it leaves little ash.
Refresher Course ABOOK which represents a means for the uninitiated to become familiar with the workings and use of motor vehicles and a" refresher course" for the more experienced is " The Motor" Manual, the 36th edition of which is published by Temple Press Limited, 13owling Green Lane, London, E.C.1, at 10s: 6d. plus Is. 3d. by post.
Opening chapters deal with the components of a vehicle, and the remainder with simple maintenance, driving and legal requirements. There is a special chapter which explains the terminology employed in connection with petrol and lubricating oils. The book is liberally illustrated:
Handling Aids AN unusually wide range of mechanical-handling equipment, extending from electric pulley blocks to cargo nets, is described in the catalogue of G. Hunter (London), Ltd., 80 Fenchurch
Street, London, E.C.3. A number of battery-electric fork-lift trucks and similar appliances is described, whilst the many illustrations give a good impression of the products' capabilities.
Guarding Takings A BANK of 88 safes made up of Dexion slotted angle has been built at the Lincoln station of the Lincolnshire Road Car Co., Ltd. The company wished to solve the problem of safeguarding conductors' takings. The bank has a separate cabinet for each conductor and faces the paying-in room whilst the back is accessible to the ticket office. ' Each safe cabinet has a combination lock.•
As a conductor finishes his shift, he unlocks his safe and deposits the day's takings in a special cash box which may be withdrawn the next day from the other side. Similar installations have been made at Grantham and Scunthorpe stations. Dexion, Ltd., Maygrove Road, London, N.W.6, supplied 600 ft. of their slotted angle for the purpose.
Cutting Profiles riE S.I.F.-Combi profile cutter is a dual-purpose machine produced by Suffolk iron Foundry (1920), Ltd., Stowmarket, Suffolk. It can be used either as a magnetic profile-cutting machine, whereby continuousproduction can be done by means of a steel template, or as a straight-line and circle cutter.
The motor head is easily detachable from the frame for use separately. It is a 12-v. ,unit %chief) can be connected to a battery or, through a rectifier and transformer, to mains current. There is a five stage switch for speed control. The machine will accommodate the S.I.F. Demon blowpipe.
Finding Leaks THE Calidec cable test set is a portable instrument which works off dry batteries as employed in portable radios. Standard types are made to indicate leaks of up to 3 megohms, but special instruments can be produced to indicate up to 10 megohms. Indication is given both visually by a lamp and audibly by bell. Stated to be simple to use, the instrument is made by Calidec, Ltd., 12-15 Lupin Street, Birmingham, 7.
Radio Kits VjAUXHALL dealers are now stocking V a single basic radio kit which may be suited to different vehicles, including Bedfords, by the addition of a supplementary kit which includes the appropriate escutcheon and controls. The basic kit costs £14 15s. lld, Suppressors are provided.