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Chomley-Warner
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Well, I have! What sort of machine were these that made reduction woven braces and complex dividers, pockets and belts?
In my exploration of all things Blanco I came across a new forum set up by Jerry Lee (WPG) who has a picture of the sort of kit that was used, still in use today by his Indian repro webbing supplier.
http://millswebbing.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=6

By the way, just in case anyone hasn't followed my links or stumbled on this before the Karkee Web website is a fantastic comprehensive and authoritative resource on British and Commonwealth webbing and associated equipment. Well worth a look: http://www.karkeeweb.com/


 
Posted : 19/12/2009 12:55 pm
dieselmonkey
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That machine is stunning. Now, where can i get one? :D


 
Posted : 19/12/2009 1:51 pm
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Well, I have! What sort of machine were these that made reduction woven braces and complex dividers, pockets and belts?
In my exploration of all things Blanco I came across a new forum set up by Jerry Lee (WPG) who has a picture of the sort of kit that was used, still in use today by his Indian repro webbing supplier.
http://millswebbing.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=6

By the way, just in case anyone hasn't followed my links or stumbled on this before the Karkee Web website is a fantastic comprehensive and authoritative resource on British and Commonwealth webbing and associated equipment. Well worth a look: http://www.karkeeweb.com/

Just imagine what the Health and Safety Nazis would say here in the mad UK if they saw that :lol: :lol: :lol:


 
Posted : 19/12/2009 7:50 pm
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ust imagine what the Health and Safety Nazis would say here in the mad UK if they saw that :lol: :lol: :lol:

There was a big hoo-ha last year when it was discovered that the big cast iron Con Edison manhole covers that are all over New York City, are made in an Indian foundry with zero H&S.

Cue lots of ranting about expoliting third world workers. It was then explained that the City had a legal obligation to buy from the cheapest supplier, whoever that might be, and that ethical decisions should not play a part in purchasing decisions. Don'cha just love capitalisism :evil:


 
Posted : 20/12/2009 7:52 am
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