New Teaspoon Advice Please
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Hugo a Gogo said:
Blib said:
Hugo a Gogo said:
KP328 said:
Tallow, I have amended my reckless abandon regarding the over size common mug and sundae spoon. The words 'torsional kickback' was enough for me to see the errors of my ways.
Thank you for your words of wisdom regarding this matter, i obviously have so much to learn about the secret mystery's and hidden art that is involved in the spoon.
I'm such a fan of them, I'm known as Mother Fücher amongst the chaps at my local stir-in
AstonZagato said:
My professional stirring career was ended (before it had really begun) by just such a bit of foolish showboating. The words "watch this" were followed by a nasty shock and an extended hostipal stay. Thankfully those around me escaped unscathed.
I thought that as an experienced stirrer, I could get away with such a manoeuvre. Indeed, I had done many, many times before. However, a fraction of a second of inattention, a fraction of overspend vortex and the kickback through the that shaft is levered. I still stir with a limp and I'll never play the bassoon again.
Take solace and comfort from the fact you didn't take anyone with you. We hear too many stories about young hoodlums causing havoc with equipment for which they are not sufficiently experienced.I thought that as an experienced stirrer, I could get away with such a manoeuvre. Indeed, I had done many, many times before. However, a fraction of a second of inattention, a fraction of overspend vortex and the kickback through the that shaft is levered. I still stir with a limp and I'll never play the bassoon again.
ApOrbital said:
I have 30 from all over the world should i sell them or bin them?
Are you kidding?China is getting close to tanking, Brazil is even cutting back on imports of JCBs fer goddsake
Save them for a goodly while
You might be glad of them as a suitable cushion when IT happens
Get one of our own virtuosos to check them out for you before you do anything...
Controversial
Hi all.
I've been following this thread for a while now, with interest. I've not joined in with the discussion as, well, quite frankly, I'm intimidated by the in depth knowledge of the main posters.
However, the time has come to pluck up the courage to post. This has been initiated mainly because I now need some advice.
Some years ago, I purchased a Rockstirs Sugarcaster.
As I'm sure you can see, it's that early mk1 and suffers from rotational slip. It's out of manufacturers warranty, so I need to get it repaired at my own cost.
Does anyone know of a reputable Spoon shop that I cam get a quote from? Needs to be in Yorkshire ideally.
Thanks in advance.
Tonto.
I've been following this thread for a while now, with interest. I've not joined in with the discussion as, well, quite frankly, I'm intimidated by the in depth knowledge of the main posters.
However, the time has come to pluck up the courage to post. This has been initiated mainly because I now need some advice.
Some years ago, I purchased a Rockstirs Sugarcaster.
As I'm sure you can see, it's that early mk1 and suffers from rotational slip. It's out of manufacturers warranty, so I need to get it repaired at my own cost.
Does anyone know of a reputable Spoon shop that I cam get a quote from? Needs to be in Yorkshire ideally.
Thanks in advance.
Tonto.
Edited by Tonto on Wednesday 23 September 01:23
This may seem harsh but where the hell did you get that? Was it advertised on the back page of a TV listings mag? Don't tell me, it's limited edition?
Don't take this the wrong way, but that's not even worth melting down, IMO. If it's JUST rotational slip (which I doubt, looking at the kink in the shaft in the Brenthial section) then you've got off lightly, take it as a gentle warning and a lesson about noveltia.
You can do a lot worse than just getting a Krupp, one of the H-series would do fine. I know, they're everywhere, but for a reason. Those in the know, know. And those who don't, well, they're just not worth bothering with.
Don't take this the wrong way, but that's not even worth melting down, IMO. If it's JUST rotational slip (which I doubt, looking at the kink in the shaft in the Brenthial section) then you've got off lightly, take it as a gentle warning and a lesson about noveltia.
You can do a lot worse than just getting a Krupp, one of the H-series would do fine. I know, they're everywhere, but for a reason. Those in the know, know. And those who don't, well, they're just not worth bothering with.
Spooning here is very different. It's almost a religion. The cultural differences are astounding. They spoon, but their cups are tiny, so spooning always ends up with a lot of high pitched noise, almost like sleighbells. And they do it OUTSIDE.
They don't clean their spoons, ever. Not with water, nor do they get polished, but they are repaired and repaired, triggers broom style.
Several pages ago I mused about finding an old Bramhankar at the local Thieves Market but I think they saw me coming and tried to charge me 30,000INR for what they said was a well-patina'd original. I couldn't tell, I didn't have my copy of Breistan's with me so couldn't look up any identifying features.
I would say, though, that for the non-investor, and the simple fan of the skill, it's well worth a visit to see. Wizened old men who could be anywhere from 45 to 120 years old spoon the afternoons away, squatting on their haunches as only Indians can do, with no sign of weariness or arthritis. It's mesmeric, hypnotic, and makes me envious. As those of you who attended last years Hutton Trials will know, I've been off the competitive circle for the last year due to a undiagnosed broken wrist, but over here I'm seriously tempted to find a guru in order to bring some unseen skills and techniques home.
As they say here, "Kya spoon, kya ho!"
They don't clean their spoons, ever. Not with water, nor do they get polished, but they are repaired and repaired, triggers broom style.
Several pages ago I mused about finding an old Bramhankar at the local Thieves Market but I think they saw me coming and tried to charge me 30,000INR for what they said was a well-patina'd original. I couldn't tell, I didn't have my copy of Breistan's with me so couldn't look up any identifying features.
I would say, though, that for the non-investor, and the simple fan of the skill, it's well worth a visit to see. Wizened old men who could be anywhere from 45 to 120 years old spoon the afternoons away, squatting on their haunches as only Indians can do, with no sign of weariness or arthritis. It's mesmeric, hypnotic, and makes me envious. As those of you who attended last years Hutton Trials will know, I've been off the competitive circle for the last year due to a undiagnosed broken wrist, but over here I'm seriously tempted to find a guru in order to bring some unseen skills and techniques home.
As they say here, "Kya spoon, kya ho!"
Edited by OpulentBob on Wednesday 23 September 07:22
OpulentBob said:
This may seem harsh but where the hell did you get that? Was it advertised on the back page of a TV listings mag? Don't tell me, it's limited edition?
Don't take this the wrong way, but that's not even worth melting down, IMO. If it's JUST rotational slip (which I doubt, looking at the kink in the shaft in the Brenthial section) then you've got off lightly, take it as a gentle warning and a lesson about noveltia.
You can do a lot worse than just getting a Krupp, one of the H-series would do fine. I know, they're everywhere, but for a reason. Those in the know, know. And those who don't, well, they're just not worth bothering with.
Don't take this the wrong way, but that's not even worth melting down, IMO. If it's JUST rotational slip (which I doubt, looking at the kink in the shaft in the Brenthial section) then you've got off lightly, take it as a gentle warning and a lesson about noveltia.
You can do a lot worse than just getting a Krupp, one of the H-series would do fine. I know, they're everywhere, but for a reason. Those in the know, know. And those who don't, well, they're just not worth bothering with.
I'm shocked by your retort. I was told it WAS a limited edition, bought from a well respected member of the SCSC (Spoon Collectors of Southern California). I actually traded it for a Krupp H series.
Looks like I've been had!
Doh!
Just to revisit the storage and waxing issue for a moment. I'd just like to remind anyone, who intends to compete at anything beyond a regional level, that the Jaipur ruling of '74 is still in force. This prohibits proprietary blends which have not been approved by the FIC on the grounds that they may have "performance enhancing" properties. I understand that the Federation intends to re-instate random testing as of next month.
In the absence of an approved substance, competitors are permitted to mix their own from 8 parts paraffin wax, 1 part Italian olive oil and 1 part lavender oil, providing they keep a complete and auditable record of the sources of all substances used in the mix.
In the absence of an approved substance, competitors are permitted to mix their own from 8 parts paraffin wax, 1 part Italian olive oil and 1 part lavender oil, providing they keep a complete and auditable record of the sources of all substances used in the mix.
marshalla said:
Just to revisit the storage and waxing issue for a moment. I'd just like to remind anyone, who intends to compete at anything beyond a regional level, that the Jaipur ruling of '74 is still in force. This prohibits proprietary blends which have not been approved by the FIC on the grounds that they may have "performance enhancing" properties. I understand that the Federation intends to re-instate random testing as of next month.
In the absence of an approved substance, competitors are permitted to mix their own from 8 parts paraffin wax, 1 part Italian olive oil and 1 part lavender oil, providing they keep a complete and auditable record of the sources of all substances used in the mix.
It ought to be mentioned, it is permissible to substitute Castrol R for olive oil.In the absence of an approved substance, competitors are permitted to mix their own from 8 parts paraffin wax, 1 part Italian olive oil and 1 part lavender oil, providing they keep a complete and auditable record of the sources of all substances used in the mix.
mybrainhurts said:
marshalla said:
Just to revisit the storage and waxing issue for a moment. I'd just like to remind anyone, who intends to compete at anything beyond a regional level, that the Jaipur ruling of '74 is still in force. This prohibits proprietary blends which have not been approved by the FIC on the grounds that they may have "performance enhancing" properties. I understand that the Federation intends to re-instate random testing as of next month.
In the absence of an approved substance, competitors are permitted to mix their own from 8 parts paraffin wax, 1 part Italian olive oil and 1 part lavender oil, providing they keep a complete and auditable record of the sources of all substances used in the mix.
It ought to be mentioned, it is permissible to substitute Castrol R for olive oil.In the absence of an approved substance, competitors are permitted to mix their own from 8 parts paraffin wax, 1 part Italian olive oil and 1 part lavender oil, providing they keep a complete and auditable record of the sources of all substances used in the mix.
What a very poor show of spoonsmanship, MBH.
OpulentBob said:
Don't take this the wrong way, but that's not even worth melting down, IMO. If it's JUST rotational slip (which I doubt, looking at the kink in the shaft in the Brenthial section) then you've got off lightly, take it as a gentle warning and a lesson about noveltia.
You can do a lot worse than just getting a Krupp, one of the H-series would do fine. I know, they're everywhere, but for a reason. Those in the know, know. And those who don't, well, they're just not worth bothering with.
I was sat in the waiting area at the dentist when I read this! It absolutely ruined me, I had to go outside! You can do a lot worse than just getting a Krupp, one of the H-series would do fine. I know, they're everywhere, but for a reason. Those in the know, know. And those who don't, well, they're just not worth bothering with.
mybrainhurts said:
It ought to be mentioned, it is permissible to substitute Castrol R for olive oil.
Never! The only mineral based substitute is Castrol CRI30, and then only 1976 vintage - now rare after attempts to corner the market. That only became usable around 2005 or so once mature. rohrl said:
Breaking News - Professor Doktor Loeffelspun has resigned over the fake metallurgy examination scandal.
Why am I not surprised? Eleven million spoons under suspicion. And if Krupp were doing it, who knows how many of the great houses in Europe and the Far East followed suit.More to come, I reckon.
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