Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Jul 8, 2018

• #21

Hicap phill said:

@Turboman
Just a thought... had some industrial scales calibrated the other week & they use these weights.

Company called Avery scales they may have some old ones . Not got an email address.

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They are sometimes called Avery weights, and some have Avery cast into them. Or a lot of other names, they were very common at one time, which is why there are so many around.

freelance said:

I’m looking, but haven’t found them, buggers are somewhere !

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Thanks, but don't bust a blood vessel looking for them. I am not in a desperate hurry, but can pick them up when they turn up.

 

nobber

Well-Known Member

• Jul 10, 2018

• #22

What about the weights they put on the front of tractors?

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Jul 10, 2018

• #23

nobber said:

What about the weights they put on the front of tractors?

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They would work fine. But being a bit of a fussy old bugger, I would really like something similar to the ones I already have.

 

Rubins4

Well-Known Member

• Jul 11, 2018

• #24

Stage weights are similar in design, might open up a few more local options?

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Jul 11, 2018

• #25

Rubins4 said:

Stage weights are similar in design, might open up a few more local options?

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Stage weights? Any more info on them?

 

Rubins4

Well-Known Member

• Jul 11, 2018

• #26

Used in theatres back stage as counter weight, tie ropes to etc. If you have a theatre near you you could ask?

 

Bobsticle

De Villes Advocaat

• Aug 2, 2018

• #27

Just buy a sack of spuds when you take on fuel.
By the time the tanks empty so is the taters.

Sorted.

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Aug 2, 2018

• #28

Bobsticle said:

Just buy a sack of spuds when you take on fuel.
By the time the tanks empty so is the taters.

Sorted.

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As it happens, the boat incorporates that idea in the design to an extent. The water tanks and generator fuel tank are in the forepart of the boat, and the propulsion engine tank is in the stern, the idea being that as all levels go down, the weight loss will balance out to an extent, and trim be kept fairly level.

Pleased you called my notice to this, I had forgotten to update.

We have now located a good weight, and it only cost a tenner, so thanks to all who have taken an interest.