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Title: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: kenkew on September 25, 2008, 19:13:15
Well, I had this problem. I came across an old vac nozzle in the shed and didn't know what to do with it. Any sane person would have thrown it out, but being a Lottie type I thought, 'That's got to be some use.'

With the help of a couple of other items, it's now something else very practical.
Just for fun, have a guess what it ends up as. (The none lottie/garden 'project' took just a couple of min's.)

Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: kenkew on September 25, 2008, 19:54:59
OK! Stuck. eh? Last clue.

Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: tonybloke on September 25, 2008, 20:01:47
paint brush /tool holder?
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: betula on September 25, 2008, 20:02:48
Sorry............no idea :)
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: kenkew on September 25, 2008, 21:03:10
Scissors are a tool, got to let you have that Tony. Good guess for a first go.
I do a fair bit of wallpapering and going up and down ladders doesn't do my ancient knees any good. So...put all the bits together and my legs end up happier extentions!

Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: Baaaaaaaa on September 25, 2008, 23:31:24

After wifey takes the scissors and performs a Bobbit ...

... the tube can be used to hold your pen15 in while you tape it back together.
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: kenkew on September 26, 2008, 20:32:10
That was an easy one. Here's one I'm on with now. Hope to finish this week-end.
Again, just for fun; Have a go at what this will end up as.

The zip on my deco bag has burst! So the top flap I have plans for. I've got this far so-far. What's it gonna be?

Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: Emagggie on September 26, 2008, 20:42:27
Are you going to use the flap as a strap fastened with the velcro to keep your bag together Ken?
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: betula on September 26, 2008, 20:47:01
You been watching to much of Blue Peter lately?? :)
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: kenkew on September 26, 2008, 20:59:25
Quote from: Emagggie on September 26, 2008, 20:42:27
Are you going to use the flap as a strap fastened with the velcro to keep your bag together Ken?

Ooo! Velcro....Soooooooo close, Emag.
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: kenkew on September 26, 2008, 21:00:08
Quote from: betula on September 26, 2008, 20:47:01
You been watching to much of Blue Peter lately?? :)

More of a Green Gertie, B.... :D
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: Emagggie on September 26, 2008, 23:06:49
Umm, still pondering..
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: kenkew on September 27, 2008, 19:37:56
Next step in this complicated project: All the bits.

Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: STEVEB on October 14, 2008, 21:38:24
Quote from: kenkew on September 27, 2008, 19:37:56
Next step in this complicated project: All the bits.



not really interested but some one might be if your back on the leader board.betula blue peter is 50 this year by the way
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: tonybloke on October 19, 2008, 14:20:31
are you making a wallet?
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: Sinbad7 on October 19, 2008, 14:48:53
I know what it is............................Ken's making a thong ;D
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: Emagggie on October 19, 2008, 15:12:18
 ;D ;D@ Sinbad. Velcro and 'The Full Monty' come to mind so you could be right.
I keep coming back to have a look but I think I give in now Ken. Any chance of  a pic of the finished product?
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: Sinbad7 on October 19, 2008, 16:36:08
Hi Emaggie,

I think the clue was in 'all the bits'.  The long thick piece will be cut down the middle and velcro'd together for the waist band, the small strips will velcro onto the square and the waist band and the square is for 'all the bits' to sit snuggly in.  I do wonder if Ken is planning on joining a choir as this could make him sing in a falsetto voice :o
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: OllieC on October 19, 2008, 17:34:54
Quote from: Baaaaaaaa on September 25, 2008, 23:31:24

After wifey takes the scissors and performs a Bobbit ...

... the tube can be used to hold your pen15 in while you tape it back together.


Only just spotted this!!! Hahahahaha!!!
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: star on October 25, 2008, 20:12:59
BAAAAAAAA........!!

I didnt get it till Ollie laughed ;D ;D......................thanks Ollie, I'd still be oblivious if you hadn't pointed it out ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: GrannieAnnie on November 16, 2008, 21:41:51
A sheath to hold another tool, a ruler? velcroed to your step stool on the other side opposite your scissors. Can't think what other tools you'd need for wallpapering except a pencil but that's what ears are for.

You're soooo Green, Kenkew.
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: shaun01 on November 17, 2008, 18:24:32
it going to  be a hard on restraint so he can strap it to his leg so his wife cant see it  :)
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: kenkew on February 13, 2009, 22:22:28
Missed putting the finished article.

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Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: kenkew on February 13, 2009, 22:30:43
Here's another sumfink from Noffink.

Bit of wood.
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Cut it up, drill a hole and slice a few bits off.
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Cut a bit more off and apply a bit of boot polish.
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Put a bit of string in and tie a fancy knot.
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Add a name and you have a unique pressy for less than 10 pence!
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It's a paper knife. (Did I need to say that?)
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: kenkew on February 17, 2009, 17:22:02
Working on a couple of wood based ash-trays.....that should go down well these days......... :o
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: Kea on February 17, 2009, 17:48:50
Quite impressed by the sewing!

I've got some old discarded roman blinds which are going to become a series of pockets on the inside of my shed door to hold small tools etc.
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: kenkew on February 17, 2009, 19:10:58
Quote from: Kea on February 17, 2009, 17:48:50
Quite impressed by the sewing!

I've got some old discarded roman blinds which are going to become a series of pockets on the inside of my shed door to hold small tools etc.

Photo's before and after.....?
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: Kea on February 18, 2009, 13:19:33
Maybe....I still haven't learnt how to do photo's!
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: kenkew on February 18, 2009, 19:42:39
Quote from: Kea on February 18, 2009, 13:19:33
Maybe....I still haven't learnt how to do photo's!
Well; You get hold of a few sheets of Roman Blind stuff, a hot iron, a bit of aluminium from a wardrobe door, a piece of glass from some old spectacles and some sticky-backed tape...
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: Kea on February 19, 2009, 16:33:35
You mean make the camera? I've got the camera....it's posting photo's on here I haven't got round to yet....except for one photo comp.

Got to decide what I want to put in the pockets.......e.g. String pocket will need an eyelet in the corner to pull string thru'.
Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: tonybloke on February 20, 2009, 02:16:37
Quote from: kenkew on February 17, 2009, 17:22:02
Working on a couple of wood based ash-trays.....that should go down well these days......... :o
O.H. has had one of those for years!
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Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: tonybloke on February 20, 2009, 02:20:08
Quote from: kenkew on February 17, 2009, 17:22:02
Working on a couple of wood based ash-trays.....that should go down well these days......... :o
O.H. has had one of those for years!
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Title: Re: Making sumfink from noffink
Post by: kenkew on February 20, 2009, 14:53:41
Quote from: Kea on February 19, 2009, 16:33:35
You mean make the camera? I've got the camera....it's posting photo's on here I haven't got round to yet....except for one photo comp.

Got to decide what I want to put in the pockets.......e.g. String pocket will need an eyelet in the corner to pull string thru'.

I use quite a bit of string/cord. I have the balls in large bacca tins with a hole in the plastic top. Works a treat.