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Beginners Guide => Hints, Tips, Methods and so on.. => Cooking Equipment => Topic started by: Naga on July 18, 2012, 08:42 AM
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Just got these skewers (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271006444027&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:GB:1123) through the post - 6.99GBP +3.49GBP P&P from a well-known auction site.
I'm no expert, but these stainless steel 55cm x 8mm square section skewers certainly look the business and the price is definitely right.
No more spinning meat from now on! :D
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The photo isn't great, but the 50p on the left gives an idea of scale.
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/0ce8b58c7e541555b3e43065a4202174.jpg)
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They look the biz naga and a good price too I reckon ... let us know how you get on with them ... whens their first outing ?? :)
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Well, I've just finished doing a large batch of pre-cooked chicken at the weekend, so I won't be needing any tikka for a while, but I think I'll have a go at Razor's seekh kebab pretty soon. Probably next week some time as my fridge is bursting at the seams with fresh food at the mo!
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Hi Naga,
Perfect skewers my friend, almost identical to mine. These are great for grilling tikka with as they do reduce the cook time somewhat, and the hole that is left behind means that the curry will run through the meat, making every mouthful wonderfully juicy :D
There is only one slight negative with them, in time the handles tend to come off but it's no big deal, I just squeeze a little wood to metal glue down the handle, and they're as good as new.
Ray :)
p.s, good luck with my seekh kebab recipe, which one will you be trying?
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Hi Ray,
Good tip for the handles - thanks!
I'll be going for your revised recipe - after all, if it has superceded your previous revisions, I'd be daft not to try the recipe you consider to be the best. :D
Keith
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you will love using them Keith they make the job a lot easier.
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Hi Keith,
Hi Ray,
Good tip for the handles - thanks!
I'll be going for your revised recipe - after all, if it has superceded your previous revisions, I'd be daft not to try the recipe you consider to be the best. :D
Keith
Well, good luck mate and let us know how you get on.
Ray
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you will love using them Keith they make the job a lot easier.
Thanks, mate - I'm looking forward to loading them up! :)
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Well, good luck mate and let us know how you get on.
Ray
Aye, will do. I'll update the revised recipe thread when I get them on.
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Just ordered some of these. Hoping they are the real stainless and not iron as some peeps have found out when ordering similar items.
How are they doing?
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...Hoping they are the real stainless...
If the skewers you ordered are the same as those I wrote about in the first post on this thread then you'll not be disappointed. :)
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Some very similar on Fleebay but only 4mm. Always thought it is better to be better in the girth than the length.. ;D Joking aside - a bigger hole should = more evened cooking from within. :o :o :o :o :o :o
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Mine have arrived and I am so impressed with them that I have ordered four more! I have even waxed up the handles and they look great . He has a couple more sets on there still.
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to those w/o a tandoor: Where do you put your skewers on to cook the meat?
For example, using the skewers that naga bought, if you were to place it in the oven, wouldn't the wooden handles burn too?
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to those w/o a tandoor: Where do you put your skewers on to cook the meat?
For example, using the skewers that naga bought, if you were to place it in the oven, wouldn't the wooden handles burn too?
Mine go on large roasting tray under grill. They are suspended and are long enough that the handles are not under the heat.
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to those w/o a tandoor: Where do you put your skewers on to cook the meat?
For example, using the skewers that naga bought, if you were to place it in the oven, wouldn't the wooden handles burn too?
Mine go on large roasting tray under grill. They are suspended and are long enough that the handles are not under the heat.
I'm not sure I followed you RubyDoo -- do you mean you put them just under the grill, but with the handles sticking out of the oven, i.e leaving the oven's door open? :)
Thanks
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to those w/o a tandoor: Where do you put your skewers on to cook the meat?
For example, using the skewers that naga bought, if you were to place it in the oven, wouldn't the wooden handles burn too?
Mine go on large roasting tray under grill. They are suspended and are long enough that the handles are not under the heat.
I'm not sure I followed you RubyDoo -- do you mean you put them just under the grill, but with the handles sticking out of the oven, i.e leaving the oven's door open? :)
Thanks
er yes. That is exactly what I do. I think the confusion comes in where peeps have stupid ovens where the grill doesn't work unless the door is closed. I just cannot understand that. A grill is an element that glows red etc and applies direct heat to the food underneath. Why on earth does the door need to be closed? Yes, mine will get hotter all round with the door closed but then it has more of an oven effect and direct heat from above.
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/e0d8e9f2d4ff45ce01e65b1565fa2746.JPG) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#e0d8e9f2d4ff45ce01e65b1565fa2746.JPG)
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Would these be any good?
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/6-METAL-SKEWER-WOODEN-HANDLE-BBQ-BARBECUE-KEBABS-FOOD-GRILL-ZINC-COATED-STEEL-/310537371283?pt=UK_Kitchen_Accessories&hash=item484d783e93 (http://www.ebay.ie/itm/6-METAL-SKEWER-WOODEN-HANDLE-BBQ-BARBECUE-KEBABS-FOOD-GRILL-ZINC-COATED-STEEL-/310537371283?pt=UK_Kitchen_Accessories&hash=item484d783e93)
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Would these be any good?
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/6-METAL-SKEWER-WOODEN-HANDLE-BBQ-BARBECUE-KEBABS-FOOD-GRILL-ZINC-COATED-STEEL-/310537371283?pt=UK_Kitchen_Accessories&hash=item484d783e93 (http://www.ebay.ie/itm/6-METAL-SKEWER-WOODEN-HANDLE-BBQ-BARBECUE-KEBABS-FOOD-GRILL-ZINC-COATED-STEEL-/310537371283?pt=UK_Kitchen_Accessories&hash=item484d783e93)
They look the part but I would want a bit of description. How long are they, what diameter and what profile are the splines? Eg are they square etc.
Be more tempted by these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-BBQ-KEBAB-STICKS-SKEWERS-STAINLESS-STEEL-WITH-WOODEN-HANDLE-FULL-LENGTH-55cm-/281028008507?pt=UK_Home_Garden_BBQ_Utensils_Accessories_LE&hash=item416e931a3b (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-BBQ-KEBAB-STICKS-SKEWERS-STAINLESS-STEEL-WITH-WOODEN-HANDLE-FULL-LENGTH-55cm-/281028008507?pt=UK_Home_Garden_BBQ_Utensils_Accessories_LE&hash=item416e931a3b)
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Would these be any good?
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/6-METAL-SKEWER-WOODEN-HANDLE-BBQ-BARBECUE-KEBABS-FOOD-GRILL-ZINC-COATED-STEEL-/310537371283?pt=UK_Kitchen_Accessories&hash=item484d783e93 (http://www.ebay.ie/itm/6-METAL-SKEWER-WOODEN-HANDLE-BBQ-BARBECUE-KEBABS-FOOD-GRILL-ZINC-COATED-STEEL-/310537371283?pt=UK_Kitchen_Accessories&hash=item484d783e93)
They look the part but I would want a bit of description. How long are they, what diameter and what profile are the splines? Eg are they square etc.
Be more tempted by these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-BBQ-KEBAB-STICKS-SKEWERS-STAINLESS-STEEL-WITH-WOODEN-HANDLE-FULL-LENGTH-55cm-/281028008507?pt=UK_Home_Garden_BBQ_Utensils_Accessories_LE&hash=item416e931a3b (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-BBQ-KEBAB-STICKS-SKEWERS-STAINLESS-STEEL-WITH-WOODEN-HANDLE-FULL-LENGTH-55cm-/281028008507?pt=UK_Home_Garden_BBQ_Utensils_Accessories_LE&hash=item416e931a3b)
Thanks, just about to place the order ;-)
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No delivery outside UK. I've pm'ed the seller requesting an exception
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No delivery outside UK. I've pm'ed the seller requesting an exception
Ah.. I did wonder as I typed it. Best you send question tomthe other one then and ask for the info before deciding. If you get really stuck and want the others then I am happy to order for you and forward but this may cost more in the long run. Let me know Pm etc
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No delivery outside UK. I've pm'ed the seller requesting an exception
Ah.. I did wonder as I typed it. Best you send question tomthe other one then and ask for the info before deciding. If you get really stuck and want the others then I am happy to order for you and forward but this may cost more in the long run. Let me know Pm etc
Truly appreciated RubyDoo! will try not to bother anyone for the moment, but I will definitely request your help if I do! ;-)
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No delivery outside UK. I've pm'ed the seller requesting an exception
Ah.. I did wonder as I typed it. Best you send question tomthe other one then and ask for the info before deciding. If you get really stuck and want the others then I am happy to order for you and forward but this may cost more in the long run. Let me know Pm etc
Truly appreciated RubyDoo! will try not to bother anyone for the moment, but I will definitely request your help if I do! ;-)
Sorry just read it again. Using iPad which can be iffy on some websites. It does give the dimensions and these are small fry compared to those in the thread and which I have got. Mine are 55cm length and 8mm diameter. Up to you but I did wonder what these were at that price for 6 ;)
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what about these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-STAINLESS-STEEL-BBQ-KEBAB-SKEWERS-STICKS-WOODEN-HANDLE-FULL-LENGTH-53cm-/270990787911?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D6613948002339308693%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D281028008507%26 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-STAINLESS-STEEL-BBQ-KEBAB-SKEWERS-STICKS-WOODEN-HANDLE-FULL-LENGTH-53cm-/270990787911?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D6613948002339308693%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D281028008507%26)
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what about these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-STAINLESS-STEEL-BBQ-KEBAB-SKEWERS-STICKS-WOODEN-HANDLE-FULL-LENGTH-53cm-/270990787911?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D6613948002339308693%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D281028008507%26 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-STAINLESS-STEEL-BBQ-KEBAB-SKEWERS-STICKS-WOODEN-HANDLE-FULL-LENGTH-53cm-/270990787911?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D6613948002339308693%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D281028008507%26)
DIAMETER OF THE (SQUARE) SHAFT 4mm too thin go for 8mm.
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I picked up some skewers for a quid each in Tooting. Half inch flat steels with a couple a twists for a handle.(no wood involved)
They work great! No more spinning meat for me. ;)
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still trying to find some for myself... the ebay sellers don't sell them overseas :'(
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still trying to find some for myself... the ebay sellers don't sell them overseas :'(
Goncalo and anyone else struggling to find ingredients or equipment used in Indian restaurants, why dont you ask in your local restaurant/t.a?
If they cant source the items for you, then they'll surely point you in the right direction. :)
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I'm sure the large 8mm square profile is fit for the job, but when was the last time you were served tikka or kofte with such a large whole in it? ;)
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I'm sure the large 8mm square profile is fit for the job, but when was the last time you were served tikka or kofte with such a large whole in it? ;)
I dont notice the hole with these flats Malc. I can thread each piece of meat 3 times quite easily, although it can be scary ;D (always in fear of self inflicted stigmata)
Actually, why am i threading them!! I just need to slide them on whole. ::)
Speaking of holes, When i used to buy kebab rolls from Deans in Croydon, they would ask if you want it hot?
Of course! ;D
They would then push 3 fresh whole green chillies into the hole of each seekh kebab :P
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When i used to buy kebab rolls from Deans in Croydon, they would ask if you want it hot?
Of course! ;D
They would then push 3 fresh whole green chillies into the hole of each seekh kebab :P
:P :P :P Love it ;D What a handy little tip ::)
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still trying to find some for myself... the ebay sellers don't sell them overseas :'(
Goncalo and anyone else struggling to find ingredients or equipment used in Indian restaurants, why dont you ask in your local restaurant/t.a?
If they cant source the items for you, then they'll surely point you in the right direction. :)
Good point, indeed DP! I must give it a try, although I find that the pakistanis running indian TAs here aren't quite friendly
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Ideal for anyone who's got a tandoor
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-GIANT-AUTHENTIC-INDIAN-TANDOOR-TANDOORI-STEEL-BBQ-SKEWERS-TIKKA-SKEWERS-NEW-/370786303716?pt=UK_Kitchen_Accessories&hash=item565495fee4 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-GIANT-AUTHENTIC-INDIAN-TANDOOR-TANDOORI-STEEL-BBQ-SKEWERS-TIKKA-SKEWERS-NEW-/370786303716?pt=UK_Kitchen_Accessories&hash=item565495fee4)
but think i might be damaging my own kebab ;D using them on a grill
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Ideal for anyone who's got a tandoor
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-GIANT-AUTHENTIC-INDIAN-TANDOOR-TANDOORI-STEEL-BBQ-SKEWERS-TIKKA-SKEWERS-NEW-/370786303716?pt=UK_Kitchen_Accessories&hash=item565495fee4 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-GIANT-AUTHENTIC-INDIAN-TANDOOR-TANDOORI-STEEL-BBQ-SKEWERS-TIKKA-SKEWERS-NEW-/370786303716?pt=UK_Kitchen_Accessories&hash=item565495fee4)
but think i might be damaging my own kebab ;D using them on a grill
Would be good indeed, but their p&p is about as expensive as the skewers themselves... very frustrating
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Trouble finding skewers that are 8cm with a reasonable price. May have a chance of 4cm: the question is what material difference would there be when only using them for kebabs [or others that i have not thought of]?
I say this because of an interesting point was raised using chillies also, but would not a 4cm just as well do that task?
Unless anyone can provide me with a clarified and definitive answer as to why it should be 8cm, then I'm lost [once again :-\]
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Trouble finding skewers that are 8cm with a reasonable price. May have a chance of 4cm:
Are you sure you are searching for the right thing ? The skewers you are after are 8mm, not 8cm ...
** Phil.
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Maybe its because 4mm is quite small and the meat might still spin even though being square? :-\
It was the price and the shape of the steel flats that sold it for me. I knew the meat would stay in place with those, and for a quid each i couldnt go wrong. ;)
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You may avail great and best skewers at affordable price only at http://barbeskew.co.uk/accessories/gas/. (http://barbeskew.co.uk/accessories/gas/.)
Just try it... i have tried...
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You may avail great and best skewers at affordable price only at http://barbeskew.co.uk/accessories/gas/. (http://barbeskew.co.uk/accessories/gas/.)
Just try it... i have tried...
For a first post, a link to an online shop with expensive skewer suggestions is likely to be seen as dodgy at best ::)
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For a first post, a link to an online shop with expensive skewer suggestions is likely to be seen as dodgy at best ::)
Whats wrong with
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For a first post, a link to an online shop with expensive skewer suggestions is likely to be seen as dodgy at best ::)
Whats wrong with
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For a first post, a link to an online shop with expensive skewer suggestions is likely to be seen as dodgy at best ::)
He also needs to be a bit more transparent about being the owner of that site too.
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For a first post, a link to an online shop with expensive skewer suggestions is likely to be seen as dodgy at best ::)
Whats wrong with
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These are a bit more reasonable:
http://www.banggood.com/10-PCS-Stainless-Steel-Barbecue-Grill-Needle-BBQ-Needle-33CM-p-969830.html (http://www.banggood.com/10-PCS-Stainless-Steel-Barbecue-Grill-Needle-BBQ-Needle-33CM-p-969830.html)
I wonder what the cost is once they add P&P from Aus to the UK! ;D
I like the idea of the "V" cross section to stop the food rotating on them though.
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Its free postage and packing to the UK if you have it to ship from the CN Warehouse. Takes a couple of weeks to arrive but I've had everything I've ordered in the past.
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Its free postage and packing to the UK if you have it to ship from the CN Warehouse. Takes a couple of weeks to arrive but I've had everything I've ordered in the past.
No retrospective VAT or import duty (+
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There is only one slight negative with them, in time the handles tend to come off but it's no big deal, I just squeeze a little wood to metal glue down the handle, and they're as good as new.
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Hi mate. Out of interest, how do you get the skewer back onto the handle? I have 5 of these where is handle is off and the silly little screw is ineffective. I've tried ramming it on but I've bent the tip so now useless!!!
Any info would be gratefully received.
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Razor isn't around any more, Stu (more's the pity). I'm afraid the sort of skewers we have don't have screws - they're just push on wooden handles. Mine's *did* come off in the wash at first but they're solid nowadays. I'm not sure what you mean by bending the tip. Ours are 4mm square-section stainless steel - you couldn't bend them with a vice without heating them first.
Perhaps a photo of the problem might help? :)
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Razor isn't around any more, Stu (more's the pity).
Ray was last seen in October of last year. I spoke to him earlier in the year and he had just lost his Dad at the time, so was feeling pretty low. He did say that he was looking forward to getting stuck in to some cookery again (both Indian and Chinese) but that was the last I heard from him; I'll send him another PM and see if I can encourage him back.
** Phil.
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Razor isn't around any more, Stu (more's the pity). I'm afraid the sort of skewers we have don't have screws - they're just push on wooden handles. Mine's *did* come off in the wash at first but they're solid nowadays. I'm not sure what you mean by bending the tip. Ours are 4mm square-section stainless steel - you couldn't bend them with a vice without heating them first.
Perhaps a photo of the problem might help? :)
Ok thanks for letting me know Naga.
I'm trying to think of how to say what I want but can't at mom.
I'll send a picture.
Cheers
Stu
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Ours are 4mm square-section stainless steel - you couldn't bend them with a vice without heating them first.
Come on Naga. Unless you are talking about frail women, old men or little girls..can't be bent without a vice or heating? Haahah.
Dude I could bend one with my butt cheeks if pressed. But seriously though, between two hands, a girl could do that (OK a hefty girl). I speak from experience by the way (yes, use of the knee may be required, depending on how they've been tempered).
You must be superweak or something.
I think the CERN LHC is looking for that particle in its new souped-up phase. Perhaps you had it all along. Could've saved billions. ;D
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Razor isn't around any more, Stu (more's the pity). I'm afraid the sort of skewers we have don't have screws - they're just push on wooden handles. Mine's *did* come off in the wash at first but they're solid nowadays. I'm not sure what you mean by bending the tip. Ours are 4mm square-section stainless steel - you couldn't bend them with a vice without heating them first.
Perhaps a photo of the problem might help? :)
Ok thanks for letting me know Naga.
I'm trying to think of how to say what I want but can't at mom.
I'll send a picture.
Cheers
Stu
CORRECTION: SHOULD SAY: THANKS FOR LETTING ME KNOW ABOUT RAZOR..
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Dude I could bend one with my butt cheeks if pressed.
Depending on the length, I'd like to see that. ;D
And not in a Jimmy Saville sort of way but more of an A. Abbot Physics sort of way.
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CORRECTION: SHOULD SAY: THANKS FOR LETTING ME KNOW ABOUT RAZOR..
No need to shout ;D ;D ;)
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I don't even want to think about it......stop it now !!!
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And don't start me off about CERN. :)
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Dude I could bend one with my butt cheeks if pressed.
Depending on the length, I'd like to see that. ;D
And not in a Jimmy Saville sort of way but more of an A. Abbot Physics sort of way.
I'm not sure about A.Abbot (is that an A-level physics text? I have a very vague memory of such). No this is more of a B.Butt sort of effort.
But(t) you're right, the length matters. Unless you sit on it of course! ;) :o ;D
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And don't start me off about CERN. :)
No need to be conCERNed Gav. We all know that Froggy torus is the death knell for us all. We're doomed...dooooomed! ;D
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Ordinary Level physics.
And the CERN was talk of a job there (don't get excited) whilst talking to 2 CERN scientists on the millenium bridge in Newcastle. So back at the depot the Hadron collider soon became a picture of me with a large 'sieve/drainer' on my head as a Hadron collender with the statement....'Am I hired?'
I do miss the humour at work :(
And we've went from cheap Chinese skewers to particle physics. Unbelievable.... :o
And with a picture from inside Jerry's pan.
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01606/lhc-460_1606906c.jpg)
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And with a picture from inside Jerry's pan.
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01606/lhc-460_1606906c.jpg)
If by pan you mean head...I can definitely believe it! :o
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Definitely pan. Those are all temperature sensors.
And its his banished to the shed pan. Theres a 1.21 gigawatt burner under there ;D
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Must be Phil's, not a chefs spoon in sight.
London.
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These are a bit more reasonable:
http://www.banggood.com/10-PCS-Stainless-Steel-Barbecue-Grill-Needle-BBQ-Needle-33CM-p-969830.html (http://www.banggood.com/10-PCS-Stainless-Steel-Barbecue-Grill-Needle-BBQ-Needle-33CM-p-969830.html)
I wonder what the cost is once they add P&P from Aus to the UK! ;D
I like the idea of the "V" cross section to stop the food rotating on them though.
Postage is included in the price you see, and the seller is Hong Kong based, not Australia.