Alfred Chow - Maker of Things

Professional maker, in wood and metal, from miniatures to museum installations. #MakersHour #ActuallyAutistic and a #Carer. He/Him/They #LGBTQI friendly.
Currently building a community workshop in Salford, and writing the story of Harriet Board and Daisy Bell.
https://www.makerofthings.org.uk/theraton-back-story/

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2024-06-20 22:56:17

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It's quite calming trundling back and forth collecting passengers.

2024-06-20 22:46:02

I have just been playing this cute tram animation.
https://alexanderperrin.com.au/paper/shorttrip/

2024-06-18 21:05:51

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Trouble is, they wouldn't have anything to say.
Not that that is a bad thing, but it should be.

2024-05-22 09:34:02

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Mine is on track to pay me all of about £2.50 a week at the moment!
I thought about pulling the money out of the fund a couple of years ago. Maybe I sould have done as it has reduced noticeably.

2024-04-03 12:51:09

Just to let you all know, my Dad passed away this morning at about 10 am.
We are now trying to just get on with a little normality while grieving happens, so I just did the bins. It's blue (paper) and pink (food/garden) recycling bin this week.
#Carer

2024-03-10 10:01:44

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I was worried about Mum coping with an electric hob, given the slow heat up and the very long cooling down.
Checked on her this morning and she had already cooked a sucessful porridge and was busily setting it out for Dad.
It was interesting, while doing the kitchen yesterday, listening to Mum talking Dad in Chinese while Crufts was on.
"Can you see the cute doggies?"
"They are having races to see who is the fastest."
"They are really fluffy."
"Can you see, look, doggies?"
It was both very sweet, and very sad.

2024-03-10 09:13:21

#GoodMorningWorlds
We are going to take parent's old gas cooker to the tip.
Then I will carry on with their kitchen renovation work.

2024-02-11 19:31:30

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I liked the towing specs on the VW Touareg, but way out of my price range back when they were new.
Defenders are silly money for something that is a bit dated, but not dated enough!
I have a Skoda Octavia Scout for its 2000kg towing and all wheel drive for off road traction with a trailer. But mostly because it was cheap when we needed a car.

2024-02-11 12:54:39

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Good luck!
I can't say it is my favourite task either, though more afraid of getting caught behind the wheel of an untaxed uninsured car, or buying one that has been stolen.

2024-02-10 12:41:04

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I haven't had a swim in decades! I miss it but don't like cold water.
I'm also doing housework. bedding and laundry, and with a nice treat activity later.

2024-02-10 09:07:11

#GoodMorningWorlds
One of those days off. I'm not used to them yet. I think I will do some miniaturing.
#HarrietAndDaisy #Miniatures
Daisy "I've got the shutter up."
Harriet "Cheers, hun."
Daisy "You have control."
Harriet "Check. I have control. I hate these phone apps!"
Daisy "You're old!"
Harriet "Oi! Not by much! Okay, bringing Beryl in now."
Daisy "Slowly does it, you're clear of the pallet truck..."
Harriet "Good. Should clear the bandsaw."
Daisy "Clear of the band... STOP!"
Harriet "All stop!"
Daisy "Just gotta move your bike."
Harriet "Ahhh, thanks."
Daisy "Team work!"
https://files.strangeobject.space/media_attachments/files/111/903/502/168/386/121/original/7670412d146b6643.jpg

2024-02-08 21:47:59

Q5 If you had to charge into battle right now but could only use the nearest tool, or craft impliment, to you as a weapon, what would you use to smite your foes with? #MakersHour
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2024-02-08 21:36:36

Q4 Do you document your creating in any way such as on a blog or YouTube channel? #MakersHour
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2023-08-24 21:24:52

Q3: Which tool did you wish you'd bought much, much earlier, why, and why didn't you? #MakersHour
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2023-08-15 10:30:12

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Ahh good. Hopefully they can get the right part.
If not, I can see if I can make one.

2023-08-15 08:59:12

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@npub12ca…q8m2
Do you need it fixing, or have you got it covered?
If you want, and don't need it too urgently, I could have a go at making one in solid aluminium for you.

2023-08-06 18:16:38

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Oh no! What happened?

2023-06-23 23:02:59

Today I woke up too early,
So feeling quite tired.
Sent some messages,
And made phone calls.
Went to meet Sue at work,
And cleaned the church of cobwebs.
Did some emails,
Then back in the workshop.
Worked on the chainsaw project,
And got a good proof of concept.
Did caretaking,
And cleaning.
Including vacuuming a lawn in the rain,
Don't ask! 🤦‍♂️
Checked on parents,
They are both good.
Caught up on YouTube,
But suffering hayfever and an upset tummy.
Repair Cafe in the morning,
So off to bed.
#NightAll.
https://files.strangeobject.space/media_attachments/files/110/595/533/137/295/018/original/a45c6feae79baa7e.jpeg

2023-06-21 21:49:08

Q5 Give us a question for the bank, on any topic! #MakersHour

2023-06-21 21:37:18

Q4 You're in the park, but suddenly it's blazingly sunny and you forgot the sunblock. Can you bodge together something to protect yourself from the giant ball of flame, or will you crumble to ash before the power of its plasma? #MakersHour

2023-06-21 21:25:00

Q3 How complete do you like to have your makes - do you leave much to the imagination of the viewer or would you rather it was all prescribed and clearly showing your own vision? #MakersHour