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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: david68 on February 08, 2007, 09:37:41 pm

Title: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: david68 on February 08, 2007, 09:37:41 pm
This is what i created today.
It is made from brass tube and stove laquered for the winter weather.

I going to see if i can put a swivel joint on my next bent arm so i can adjust.

What do u think of it???

Dave
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: aztec on February 08, 2007, 09:40:22 pm
nice job mate wont look that shiny for long though i bet!!!
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: david68 on February 08, 2007, 09:43:51 pm
Should do as all parts have been polished and stove laquered for outside .
weather.

I have made lights for outside signs with the same method and still shiney after 5 years..

Dave
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: aztec on February 08, 2007, 09:46:38 pm
i was only joking Dave!!!

is this a hobby or do you make these full time along with your window cleaning mate, i would be interested in a custom made gooseneck for a few awkward jobs i do
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: david68 on February 08, 2007, 09:50:46 pm
Yes i can do this for you but the goose kneck will be from brass tube and i do have the machines to make most turn parts.

Just messing about at this moment with making new jets.

Dave
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: Davew on February 08, 2007, 10:04:20 pm
Dave, what brush is that?
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: david68 on February 08, 2007, 10:07:26 pm
Don't know what brush it is.
I brought some window cleaning equiment and the brush was of an old pole.
So it look a good kind and now i have fitted it to my arm.

Can anyone tell us what brush it is....(it as a sticker on it called T T Products)

Dave
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: poles apart on February 08, 2007, 10:20:48 pm
It's an Ionic brush. It would have said OTT on it.
Rod
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: david68 on February 08, 2007, 10:26:34 pm
Thanks for the info on brush .....Does look a nice brush

Dave
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: pjulk on February 08, 2007, 11:22:44 pm
Hi david

Thats a great looking gooseneck i think the brass finish looks better than the standard alloy finish.

Can you tell me what stove laquer is.

I keep thinking about making some of my own parts but never get round to it i usually convert things.

I must have a go at trying to make a few things though.

Paul
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: JM123 on February 08, 2007, 11:26:56 pm
david68, that look really good mate - having worked in manufacturing engineering for a while I can appreciate your imagination and the quality of finish.

e-mail me with a price for them please and I'll think about taking one or two for a trial.

cheers
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: david68 on February 09, 2007, 12:11:33 am
Hi JM123
The alloy piece attached to the brush is from another pole manufacture,
So i am wondering to get a die cast made to make my own or change the alloy casting to brass tubing.

Hi Paul

The stove laquer is around £180 for 25 lts.....will found out what type for you.

Dave
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: steve k on February 09, 2007, 06:43:37 am
looks great that but surely brass is HEAVY ???
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: S_RICHARDSON on February 09, 2007, 07:43:31 am
Looks great David well done maybe when you find any awkward job's with ledges and what not then you'll be able to make your own gooseneck! :)



Shaun R. :D
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: steve k on February 09, 2007, 08:14:39 am
thats what it is...isnt it? ???
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: S_RICHARDSON on February 09, 2007, 08:25:40 am
Sorry I meant that he could do that constantly for each awkward job! ;D ;D





Shaun R.
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: david68 on February 09, 2007, 02:23:26 pm
Will have at a look at doing one complete with my own parts....I will do a costing and see if i can sell them...


Dave
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: Alex Gardiner on February 09, 2007, 04:45:12 pm
Hi David,

Out of professional interest, what is the weight of your brass (looks good) gooseneck? Also what does the brush and cast alloy (Omnipole methinks) brush bracket weigh?

Alex
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: david68 on February 10, 2007, 09:30:57 am
I will weigh it and get back to you.
Brass tube will not be to heavy but the brass turn parts on each end may weigh a bit.
Let you know later

Dave
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: AuRavelling79 on February 10, 2007, 08:05:32 pm
Excellent job - my wife's got jewellery less shiny than that!
Title: Re: Made my first arm for my pole picture
Post by: jeff1 on February 10, 2007, 10:32:35 pm
Quote from: Malc(G)old on February 10, 2007, 08:05:32 pm
Excellent job - my wife's got jewellery less shiny than that!
Cor Malc if its dull it might be worth a fortune ;D