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Saw this on R.S. and thought "A Desperado carrier" and a use for the left over front hood section from the 'Shakin Horse' build, How about one of these for your next project mr Showman?

Today's update... The keyway in the axle was shot, the end of the hub shot too. The end to middle was ok and useable but needed a longer key to replace the small woodruff key. So I ordered a 1/4" end mill and used the lathe to cut a new one. Firstly making sure the height was spot on by marking the centre of the axle, this needs shims in order to get the correct centre. The final score line can just be seen. Then running the mill through in small passes to cut an 3 inch keyway. Once the full cut was done here's a half together shot showing the hub, fresh key steel and axle.

just a few pics today, more to come tommorow.

the merlin will be all sorted ready for next years show season here is a picture of it with its new companion in the shed the jimshot

i finally tracked down a good emblem grass box to go on the old girl from the old auction site it may well be slightly more modern than it was originally supplied with but it is the correct one here is a pic of it