LOL. Makes all the difference, doesn't it.

What were your last l upcycling projects then?

Which rule re biking has changed this time? What did I miss?

It has to do with new riders having to restrict their licensing, extending the process by a year or two. TBH, I didn't pay too much attention since I already have my license

Ah, here's an official link: https://www.verkehrsschule.ch/en/new...ike-from-2021/

Modified a cast iron sewing machine base to store my vinyl - started to get back into playing records. I wanted to keep the base as unchanged as possible so it can easily be put back to its original purpose if, for example, I get a sudden urge to sew a frock. Most of the work was wire-brushing the rust off and polishing in the 'black lead'

The bigger project was chopping up an old wood-wormy harmonium to use as a 'cool shelf' - think this would look amazing in a bathroom. Cutting it all down and modifying the organ stops so they can still be pulled out took a bit of effort - along with the woodworm treatment, cleaning etc. Oh, and I put in some new 'vintage' wiring and remade the lamp fittings - it was a challenge as I found (probably from 80 years ago) they had used self-amalgamating rubber tape both for electrical isolation and as a means to fix the lamp-holders in place. Obviously doesn't meet current elec. standards but fun times to replace and refit with fresh tape.

I took a couple of pics but don't remember how to bung them on here, will have a look later and upload them for some constructive criticism (pun intended)

Tim

Sewing a frock is amongst the best urges. I made 4 large alpaca hand-knit snowboard hats in chic pastel colors the other day for my gfs, another urge..Too bad I do not have many handy-man urges. I can't even remember where I put my dad's hammer somewhere around here.

Thanks, that's a very kind offer DD! Now I completed the Grunkurs I was thinking that the bike to 're-learn' on and take my test would be one that I would splash a little more cash on and keep for a while. I don't plan on getting a new bike (think that would be crazy for a Newbie like me) but a newer second hand with ABS. As I'm in Basel I was also looking at local places in Germany as well as Motoscout24. Again, as a newbie I'm in no rush to go out and get something to drive for the first time on winter roads - especially after skidding out on my part 3
As mentioned, I was looking at the Bonneville, but this is purely based on looks. I like the idea of going further and having weekends away, maybe camping, so comfort and good panniers might end up being more important than looks. Anyhow I should probably try a few and get a better feel before going for it... but want to wait for warmer weather (OK, I know I'm just a wimp)

What would you think of something like the Suzuki SVF650? A bit too sporty?


Hmmm - maybe we should start a new thread

Thanks but not really my cup of tea. Yep maybe new 'choosing a bike' thread needed but I suspect could get busy...

Pics as promised....

Wow - that's really impressive work

Thanks for the pics, post 83 was a real teaser

Love the things you do, the ideas as well as the realization!

My pleasure. To quote post 72...

♫ But I'll repeat myself at the risk of being crude... ♫

IF ANYONE IN THE BASEL AREA NEEDS SOMETHING MENDING please message me. If I can help it would be my pleasure (if not, it's already broken right?)

Tim

Someone broke into my garden shed a couple of years ago and mangled the metal arm mechanism for the window. I have yet to bother to fix it, but if you're really THAT bored....

Oh, so that was your shed? ... by chance, I know just how to fix that

Just look at what you did!

Paul Simon? What exactly are you offering to mend?

Well it was dark! Next time you'll know to leave it open..

Don't read anything into it, my head is a lyrical junkyard and the last thing I could fix is a broken heart.

I actually never bothered to fix it - just bungeed it mostly shut (it is as weather-proof as it needs to be). I also put a note in the window, saying that there was nothing of value the last time it was broken into and nothing has changed, so don't bother breaking in again So far, so good!

Well, the melody stuck to my mind from reading your post all the way to dreamland. Thankfully it was erased by morning.