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Old 30 January 2013, 10:21 PM
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I managed to lose my battery clamp when changing the battery recently. Being the tight welsh man i am i though sod it to buying a new one and went and made a make shift instead.

What you think? Machined from Aluminium billet. Nothing Fancy just functional.




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Old 30 January 2013, 10:47 PM
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Looks more than fit for purpose bud,well done
Old 30 January 2013, 10:55 PM
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Looks spot on!!
Old 30 January 2013, 10:58 PM
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Old 30 January 2013, 11:06 PM
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Thanks guys. Once I get round to buying a proper one this will be used as a spare should anyone need it.
Old 30 January 2013, 11:09 PM
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Buy a proper one you tight git.

Not looking too bad it has to be said.

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that looks great, but i have to ask....
how did you lose your battery clamp. its hardly small
Old 31 January 2013, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
that looks great, but i have to ask....
how did you lose your battery clamp. its hardly small
Its best not to ask. It'll turn up one day no doubt!
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I wouldnt bother buying one if I could make one that looks that good!!!! spot on!
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Originally Posted by Fleetster
I wouldnt bother buying one if I could make one that looks that good!!!! spot on!
Cheers bud. Seeing that its had a pretty good response I may just leave it there. Albeit a few weeks on the milling machine.
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Originally Posted by GIBZY
Its best not to ask. It'll turn up one day no doubt!
Lol... sounds a bit like my CTEK trickle charger, i've put it somewhere safe, or some thieving ba***rd has took it while the garage door was open
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Not a bad job that Gibsy boy...would not look out of place if you left it there permanently...

Are you supplying all the SWS gang with one then..?

Lovley bring them with you on the 14th...

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Make me one!!!!
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Originally Posted by GIBZY
Its best not to ask. It'll turn up one day no doubt!
I may have a spare Shaun.
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Originally Posted by S3LDM
Not a bad job that Gibsy boy...would not look out of place if you left it there permanently...

Are you supplying all the SWS gang with one then..?


Lovley bring them with you on the 14th...
Looks like I'm going to have to at this rate. Lee

Originally Posted by drive
Make me one!!!!
Everything can be made for a price

Originally Posted by The Trooper 1815
I may have a spare Shaun.
Cheers Ian, I'm going to run this one for a little while. If I want to change back I'll give you a tinkle. Thank you
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