Well folks, I've been laid up with something resembling flu the last week so got nowt done apart from some decorating which set me back but hay ho!
For somat to do I've just de rusted a chunky pair of scissors I picked up for 50p. Markings are "GEORGE PLATTS & SON SHEFFIELD" on one side and " HAND FORGED" with their Sailor Brand logo. The company started in 1845 and had been dissolved in the early 2000s although when they stopped making scissors I don't know, the last ref I have to them is 1971. The shape is slightly odd, like giant nails scissors. Apart from the rust removing all they need was a light tap to tighten the rivet to allow for the loss of material ( a tiny amount but on 6 surfaces ) they haven't been used / need sharpening. Despite the size I don't think they are tin snips, the cutting edges are too acute if you get my drift? Florists snips? Leather workers?
They are very well made I will say that.
Being dragged off to the Docs at 4.30 , I hope it's not a antibiotics job as I'd rather not develop a tolerance or whatever it is when you use them too much.
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Tom
A week on anti biotics and bed rest if possible (ha chance would be a fine thing) . Joys.