We've had enquires from a couple of readers now about how they could contribute directly to the development of our site here in PramPram. Making the logical assumption that if two people are thinking that way, you must, infact, all be about to ask the very same question, we've bowed to your request and laid out your options below.
A starter for 10, or in this case 20, these sturdy fans are the workhorse of our central ventilation system. Proven to reduce sweat by 300g/hr nothing says you care like Binatone’s five bladed ‘silent wonder'.
Binatone variable speed, rotating fan (£20)
Feeling macho? Want to buy steel? These Ghanaian built propane tanks can take up to 34bar of highly explosive propane fuel with only a minimal chance of exploding. Thankfully they also hold LPG, which is good because it’s the only fuel you can buy out here. It’s also not as dangerous.
Prefer wood? Our local carpenter is superb and hand crafts these tables for batiking with little more than a chisel and sandpaper. They’re vital to the operation, and in use 8hrs a day.
Handmade batik table (£45), Charles awaits your order – although he will be a little late with delivery.
From outside to in, cutting tables need an excellent finish. Planed, varnished, sanded and varnished again, this beautiful redwood frame is fitted with a 6ft by 4ft plywood centre for a perfectly flat finish. A table that wouldn’t look out of place in John Lewis is yours for just £55.
Handmade cutting table (£55)
Want to cut to the chase? We can’t sew without sewing machines. These are our most used and most valued assets on site, and are the critical milestones to expansion. Juki’s industrial sewing machine, with separate motor, isn’t cheap, but then we’re not planning on closing any time soon…
For every 5 sewing machines we need one knitting machine. With your foot down, these top end machines knit at 6,000 loops / minute, and are vital for finishing the inside seams on all dresses, shirts and T-shirts. (Turn the bottom side of your T-shirt or shirt inside out and look at the complex thread holding the front piece of material to the back – this is knitting thread from a machine like this one).
Want to go the whole hog? Our 16ft by 33ft outdoor shelter needs a new roof, the old one was looking a little worn last week. We’re half way there, now for the thatch.
This post is meant more as a tongue in cheek guide to what we’ve been buying than as a serious fund raising effort. However if you are keen to donate please do drop us an email at timoricho@hotmail.com. Our ladies will be very grateful.
All our love,
Tim & Lyd xxx
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