Sold GROUP BUY: FISHPAPER

[JT.]

Why is it called 'fish' paper?

 

[Nedreud]

Good question @JT.!

 

[astyy]

"In 1729 Stephen Gray made the discovery of the conducting and non-conducting power of different substances. Gray found that by using woven silk served as an excellent insulator. Some years later it was found that the paper industry could provide what was equivalent to woven silk. Later it was discovered that if the paper was saturated with fish oil its ability as an insulator was much improved particularly when used in harsh environments and high voltages."

 

[JT.]

I hope my bit doesn't smell like fish

 

[Nedreud]

I hope my bit doesn't smell like fish

We'll be able to find out soon... look what arrived this morning whilst I was out at the gym:

FYI: @Nedreud, @DRD, @astyy, @Mfresh, @lukewells, @myPinballs, @JT., @ronsplooter, @mufcmufc, @Gaz Shiells, @kevlar, @Eddie Twadds, @Matt Adams, @Hiro996, @nick-the-greek, @andy, @Paul, @Arv, @Moonraker, @aaronhicksuk, @Dave2084, @GrizZ, @BigIan, @elrikos, @Calimori, @Monkeyboypaul

 

[Nedreud]

So far, so good! Looks like the right stuff...

 

[Nedreud]

FAO: @Nedreud, @DRD, @astyy, @Mfresh, @lukewells, @myPinballs, @JT., @ronsplooter, @mufcmufc, @Gaz Shiells, @kevlar, @Eddie Twadds, @Matt Adams, @Hiro996, @nick-the-greek, @andy, @Paul, @Arv, @Moonraker, @aaronhicksuk, @Dave2084, @GrizZ, @BigIan, @elrikos, @Calimori, @Monkeyboypaul

Been a busy boy tonight! I now have a blister on my thumb and blunt pair of scissors! F*** me, this stuff is tough!

So, starting off with big parcel:



We find two sheets of 0.4mm x 690mm x 3m fishpaper:



Roll it out:



Cut it in half lengthways to make four 345mm by 3m strips:





Start thinking you're clever by getting out your guillotine only to discover it's 25mm to narrow:



Back to basics... mark it up into 25cm sections with a ruler and getting cutting with your best office scissors:



And end up with neat stack of forty-eight 250mm x 345mm sheets:



Getting too late tonight but I'll be contacting each of you by PM in the order of allocation to arrange payment and get your address etc. Will try to get you all done tomorrow!

 

[lukewells]

Looks like you've been very busy with that stuff!

Thankyou for all your effort!

 

[Calimori]

You have put a lot of effort in. Your country salutes you.

 

[Spandangler]

Well done Pete. Great effort

 

[Nedreud]

@newdos added to the list for 1 sheet. Kev - fishpaper gets used all over pinball machines. In leaf switches, next to coils, on the back of playfield mechanisms. Anywhere a thin electrical insulation layer or cover is required.

 

[Nedreud]

FAO: @Nedreud, @DRD, @astyy, @Mfresh, @lukewells, @myPinballs, @JT., @ronsplooter, @mufcmufc, @Gaz Shiells, @kevlar, @Eddie Twadds, @Matt Adams, @Hiro996, @nick-the-greek, @andy, @Paul, @Arv, @Moonraker, @aaronhicksuk, @Dave2084, @GrizZ, @BigIan, @elrikos, @Calimori, @Monkeyboypaul, @newdos

I've sent everyone a PM via PinballInfo. Before I'd even finished I started receiving payments! Thank you Going to be a busy time at the Post Office...

 

[BigIan]

Cheers Peter

Sent you £1 extra and would encourage others to do similar, there is a lot of work involved in doing a group buy. I know £1 isnt much but if a few people add an extra £1 it shoul at least pay for Peters Fish paper.

Cheers
Ian

 

[Nedreud]

Thanks, Ian. It's really no problem. All part of the community, etc, etc. Plus it was the only way I was going to get myself some fishpaper at a reasonable price. No way was I paying £15 for a piece of paper that cost about a quid!

 

[Calimori]

Great idea Ian and I am ashamed to say I forgot to do it when I got to PayPal.
I owe you a beer or a favour.

 

[Nedreud]

Added @Carl Spiby to the list for 1 sheet.

Only 2 sheets left!!!

 

[Nedreud]

OMG My email inbox has hit meltdown!

 

[Monkeyboypaul]

Great idea Ian and I am ashamed to say I forgot to do it when I got to PayPal.
I owe you a beer or a favour.

Same here, read my PM & paid during short break at work... Then I caught up with this thread. Will keep a beer cold for you @Nedreud

 

[Nedreud]

Sorry, everyone. Slight delay on the packaging pipeline. I was hoping to spend this evening wrapping and addressing for all those who've paid, but I've just discovered I need to make a costume for World Book Day tomorrow for my daughter!

She wants to go as Astrid from the How To Train Your Dragon films, so I'm getting busy with cardboard, scissors and glue...

Normal service will resume shortly

 

[kevlar]

I thought you were going to make it out of Fishpaper then!

 

[Nedreud]

Astrid costume complete! The packing can now start again!

 

[Nedreud]

Tools of the trade. Oh my, this is going to take quite a while!

 

[cooldan]

She looks awesome and very happy with her Astrid costume. Lucky little girl to have a cool daddy

 

[replicas]

Awesome job on your daughters costume.

 

[BigIan]

Indeed, great looking costume, Your daugther looks too happy though she need more attitude

 

[Nedreud]

She got the giggles 'cos I told her to suck in her tummy! She's got way more attitude than needed for a 6-year old Gets it from her mother...

Almost all the other girls in her class either went as Wenda (from Where's Wally?) or a Disney Princess. Not my daughter. Princesses have a very low axe quota. Originally she wanted to go as TANK GIRL but I pointed out that she wasn't old enough to read the books, they're for grown ups. The only Disney Princess she likes is Rapunzel because she knows how to use a frying pan. And I ain't talking about making pancakes... that's a man's job (mine)

 

[Nedreud]

Burning the midnight oil tonight! 1am and I've just finished wrapping and addressing all the packages!



The following folks will get their packages posted tomorrow: @DRD, @astyy, @Mfresh, @lukewells, @myPinballs, @JT., @mufcmufc, @Gaz Shiells, @kevlar, @Matt Adams, @nick-the-greek, @andy, @Paul, @Arv, @aaronhicksuk, @GrizZ, @BigIan, @Calimori, @Monkeyboypaul

I need addresses from: @newdos and @Dave2084

Payments pending from: @Eddie Twadds and @elrikos

@Moonraker I'll bring yours the next time I come down to SWL, hopefully a Friday soon

@Hiro996 I'm holding yours ransom until the next games night at your place! Stop buying and shopping machines. I have a crate of 24 Peroni's reading and waiting...

BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR BEING INVOLVED

 

[Calimori]

You are such a Dude. Sorting this out for the group and taking the time to make your daughter an awesome costume.

 

[elrikos]

Sorry for the slow payment. House move and no broadband has scuppered many things!! It should be with you now. I'll pm my new address.
Thanks for doing this.
Rich

 

[Nedreud]

Got address from @newdos and payment from @elrikos so their fishpaper will go in the post today along with everyone else's who's paid.

Remember it's going 2nd Class Large Letter so don't expect it much before Tuesday or Wednesday!