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John Coates02/05/2010 18:21:26
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Have received pass from SWMBO for leave of absence to visit the Harrogate ME show next weekend.
 
Primary reason is to buy some tooling and steel stock to help me get started. I'm almost there but need some silver steel for tools and have a long wish list after trawling the RDG and Chronos websites.
 
Basically will there be deals at the show? Being a motorcyclist I was used to the annual show at the NEC being a regular pilgrimage for good deals. But since 2000 everyone has commented that the deals are no longer (other than sellers dumping old stock) and the best prices are now to be had via the internet. As a result I (and many others) no longer go
 
As I will be more interested in tools for my machines rather than the models (heresy to admit on here I know but at the moment I'm on the first steps towards learning to use the lathe and mill rather than make models) will I still get some value out of a visit? Or should I stay home and just shop on the ol' t'internet? 
 
Mind you I might get to meet the esteemed staff from the magazine 
JasonB02/05/2010 18:35:08
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Just the saving on postage on one or two items will soon cover the entrance fee. I don't find much of a saving on tooling or materials but did get £100 off a Warco lathe.
 
Jason
KWIL02/05/2010 19:28:01
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You will find most of the useful suppliers will be there, take plenty of money and something strong to carry your goodies around. It is a very worthwhile show to go to all round. I go every year from here in the South. You will meet plenty of the faces you may well know or the chance to get to know them. You may well be just starting out but we do not bite!!
John Coates02/05/2010 21:34:52
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Great. I'm going then. Will more than likely be wearing a Kawasaki motorcycle jacket and rucksack if anyone from here spots me! 
Chris02/05/2010 22:57:42
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Glad to hear you are on your way John. It's a great show, did my first last year. Nothing like the bike shows and I did those for many years. The big thing is that they all want to talk to you, even when they are busy.
I'll be Kwak Jack spotting on Saturday.
Chris.
John Coates03/05/2010 09:17:28
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Saturday's my planned day to be there as well
Circlip03/05/2010 10:26:16
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Was going to suggest you take a bulletproof vest to guard against all the p***s carrying rucksacks but I see you're taking your own. Perhaps wearing the thing on ones FRONT would go far to apeasing us mere mortals from the barrage?? I'll be there shopping for me mate in the Philipines and one of the things on the list is 2Ft (600mm) of 2" (50.8mm) x 1/2" (12.7mm) Alumininininium bar. This I will purchase FIRST so blugerers BEWARE.
 
  There are bargains to be had, fleebay is a joke on material prices.
 
  Regards  Ian.
Chris03/05/2010 10:55:25
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Steady on there Mr Circlip. I'll be wearing a pink carnation and carrying my 'man bag' should you care to introduce yourself.
On a more serious note it would be good to meet some of the people from this site, in particular some of you who have guided me through the first 18 months of getting started in this hobby.
Chris.
Ian S C03/05/2010 11:42:29
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Handy thing to cart the bits and pieces is one of those folding suitcase trollies,you can cart 30-40kg ie a new chuck or similar things a bit heavy to put in you pocket,and by the end of the day it gets a bit tireing with a back pack. Perhaps name tags, or a badge of some sort would be handy.Sorry I won't be there, its a bit far on my bike.Ian S C
Circlip03/05/2010 11:42:38
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Well if I say (On my OWN behalf) Overweight with a grey beard, that should apply to most of whom attend so there's going to be a lot of mistaken identities. Surfice to say that ALL who attend will be welcomed with the standard of hospitality to be expected in Gods own county.
 
  Regards  Ian.

Edited By Circlip on 03/05/2010 11:48:53

Geoff Theasby03/05/2010 12:30:45
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And in one of the nicest parts of the said county, too, and not too far from the A1.
I haven't been for several years, before I took up model engineering, in fact.
The model displays were fabulous, I could have spent more than the one day there.
I particularly remember a 71/4 inch gauge Garrett locomotive which left me agog.
This year I shall be taking a keen interest in the machine tools.
 
Regards
Geoff
Dougie Swan03/05/2010 17:53:02
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Hey Chris,
I will be there for the three days with some of my creations. I would be glad if you came and said hello
Dougie
 
 

Chris03/05/2010 18:46:20
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I'll be happy to see you and your creations. I'll have to be careful though, it sounds as though Circlip could be my twin brother. Grey beard, outward signs of brewery shares. Perhaps we should all get together and have a Santa's summer re-union. Sorry John you started this as a serious thread and it's rapidly becoming a goon show script.
Chris
V8Eng03/05/2010 19:01:21
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Was going to suggest you take a bulletproof vest to guard against all the p***s carrying rucksacks.
 
I agree there, get totally fed up with being accidently smacked round the head by backpacks while looking at exhibits.
Most of the wearers seem to forget they have the things on when they turn around quickly.
 
Anyway thats enough of my rant, the show is still great.
 
 

Edited By V8Eng on 03/05/2010 19:08:19

KWIL03/05/2010 19:27:24
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Better a thick head than be poked in the eye by a piece of paper wrapped 16 gauge!
Ian Welford03/05/2010 19:59:08
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Hoping to meet up with like minded  "anoraks" as SWMBO puts it.
 
I'm with the York mob ( York and district model engineering society ). On Saturday will be accompanied by ( and trying to control)  9 year old ginger headed son, On Sunday again trying to control 79 year old bearded Uncle.
 
Suggestions for show-
1 Bring your own coffee as the " in house" is OK but can be pricey.
 
2 Stop at Sainsbury's on way in for croissants, biscuits, nibles ( all the bits SWMBO  monitors normally. Also they have cash machines!
 
3 Bring a folding seat 'cos if it's nice then enjoy a sit oitside between traction engine rides.
 
4 The cloth type "reusable " carrier bags ( at 50p each ) can pack really small and carry lots!
 
5 M Machine are really friendly and will take stuff to the show for you! - I have no connection other than as a very satisfied customer of theirs.
 
6 Arc Euro aren't going to be there- bummer!
 
Look forward to meeting Mr Circlip and others who've been really helpful with advice via this site. I I'm 6ft, blond, male and will probable be wearing my maroon York DMES sweatshirt  Oh and I'm not yet retired so look hassled!
 
Been looking forward to this for months!
See you all there.
Ian
 
John Coates03/05/2010 20:02:46
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I agree there, get totally fed up with being accidently smacked round the head by backpacks while looking at exhibits
 
Either you must be bending down to view them or you are a hobbit, which brings a whole new perspective to my visit. Old men with long grey beards and a penchant for ale, hobbits, steam powered machinery presumably operated by orcs?
 
It's a Middle Earth convention isn't it?
 
 
John - keeping the script going (for a Jester's tear?) 
Ian Welford03/05/2010 20:19:52
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John
 
just be careful- you've got 17 miles of "traffic calming" between Notts and leicester to acclimatise to civilisation as we known it. Assuming the border guards like you and let you on their motorway!
 
 
Remember to checkfro trolls under all the bridges!
Ian Welford03/05/2010 20:22:18
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Anyone know - Is Meyrick making the pilgramage to Harrogate?
 
Ian
John Coates03/05/2010 21:15:22
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Ian
 
I'm a lot closer than that, only 68 miles away. Mind you I have enjoyed the delights of both the M1 and A46 roadworks when going to Leicester to deliver or collect my son from De Montford
 
And thanks for the tips which I will follow
 
John
 
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