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Improved Wolf Drills
TWO new models have been added to the range of electric drills produced by Wolf Electric Tools, Ltd., Pioneer Works, Hanger Lane, London, W.5. They are the OK2c and the KG2c, both having a drilling capacity in steel of
in, and in hardwood of + in.
Powered by a new high-output universal motor, d'eveloping greater penetration speed than earlier models in this class, the OK2c is recommended for all continuous light-production and general duty work. The spindle -speed running light is 2,800 r.p.m., and on full load 1,600 r.p.m., whilst the input on full load is 260W.
Similar in specification to the OK2c, the KG2c model incorporates several refinements. It is fitted with a heavyduty geared-type chuck to which is added a steel shroud for the operator's protection.
The principal feature is the insulation of phenolic resin permanently moulded to the inside of the switch handle. This eliminates the possibility of accidental contact between the live leads and the drill body. A further safeguard is the 'switch end easing made of high-strength insulating material completely shrouding the switch and electrical gear..
Prices of the new machines are £10 15s. for the OK2c and £13 15s. the KG2c.
ROOF RACK FOR REDFORD
DRICED at .f.5 19s. 6d., a roof rack is now available for the Bedford 10-12-cwt. van and the utility variants of this model. It is made of tubular steel and measures approximately 4 ft. square. The feet are adjustable and have neoprene pads.
UNIVERSAL CYLINDER-HEAD JIG
AJIG which enables almost any cylinder head to be quickly mounted upon it by means of the bolts and wing nuts provided, is now availahle from Booth Patents, Ltd., Much Park Street, Coventry. The securing bolts are carried in two slotted, swivelling brackets which, with the head in position, may be turned to any position in 360° and locked in that position while work is carried out on the head.
a20 One end bracket support is fixed, whilst the other slides to accommodate various lengths of head, the base in which it slides being provided with countersunk holes for attaching to a bench.
METAL IN PASTE FORM
A NEW industrial metallic mouldable paste, known as Metolux, has been developed by M.G. Plastics, Ltd., 19 Mincing Lane, Blackburn, Lanes, and is
Available from Stedall and Co., Ltd., 164 High Holborn, London, W.C.I. Said to be ideal as a filler for motortrade jigs, domestic equipment, and as a filler for blow-holes in castings or for building up defects in all metallic parts, Metolux is virtually a metal, cast without heat, and sets irrespective of thicknessin 10 minutes at room temperature. It is claimed that the high standard of adhesion obtained ensures perfecl feathering and a crack-free surface, and that the new filler will not shrink or expand in itself. Nevertheless, it is sufficiently flexible to move with the metal to which it is bonded.
It is also stated that Metolux is resistant to petrol, vibration, oil, greases. rust and most chemicals.
THIEF-PROOF BAG
AN ingenious and effective method of preventing bag snatching in the street has been devised• in the form of an alarm bag, available from Adler Products, 3 Cork Street, Bond Street, London, W.I.
The standard bag comprises a strongly made attache case designed to be opened at the top. Within the base is a compartment housing the alarm, which consists of two electric hooters.
Operation of the alarm is automatic when one of two releases is not in action. Should any unauthorized person attempt to snatch the bag, he would cause the alarm to be sounded.
As a supplement to the alarm protection, the bag can have tear-gas release apparatus included.
POWERFUL LUCAS WIPER
-Cl A NEW addition to the range of Joseph Lucas, Ltd., Great King Street, Birmingham, 19, is a powerful windscreen wiper, suitable for direct mounting on or adjacent to the windscreen. The extra power of the model FW2, as it is named, is said to be especially advantageous where it is used on a curved windscreen. Provision is made for .hand wiping and manual parking.
Supplied with a two-hole fixing and complete with arm and blade the new wiper costs £.5.
ATTACIEVIENTS FOR MERTON OVERLOADERS
IN addition to the standard 6-ft. wide -1 straight bulldozer blade and the range of bucket sizes from 21 cu. yd. for light coke down to cu. yd. for the handling of heavy iron ore, Mackay Industrial Equipment, Ltd., Faggs Road, Feltham, Middx, are now offering three new fitments for their hydraulic two-way Overloader.
An 8-ft. wide angledozer blade which can be set to an angle of 24° on each side has reinforced corner pieces and renewable, reversible manganese cutting edges. It is said So be particularly suitable for mediumclass angle work and winter snow-clearing. Consisting of a swivel hook mounted on a beam for quick attachment direct to the bucket lip by bolts only, a 20-cwt. crane attachment should be found useful on any machine used in a factory or on civil engineering sites.
A timber or rock fork can replace the normal bucket, and consists of a 6-ft. wide L-shaped toothed-fork attachment made up of seven T-shaped prongs which are pushed under logs or rocks to be loaded. As there is approximately 9 in. between the teeth, a sieving action is obtained during rock forking, leaving any smaller stones or dirt to be dealt with in the usual way.