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First coat of paint around the top of the walls. Also got some two pack paint for the floor and lower part of the walls.

Todays tasks have been plating the carburettor parts, throttle lever,rebuilding fuel tap and reassembling carb. The slides of the carb were originall quite worn and a sloppy fit in the body, by plating the body and main slide with Nickel it has now restored the slide function to a neat sliding fit in fact I had to rub the slide down a bit with 1200 grit. Useful tip if you have a worn carb. loose fitting slides give rise to lumpy tick over or poor slow running. I am very pleased with the results of my nickel kit, I have tried to achieve a sensible balance between retaining an element of the patina of age whilst restoring the original finish so nothing is too shiny and some of the dings and scratches remain.

The plating instructions advise agitating the mix whilst plating with something like a fish tank aerator, I dont have one but I just happened to have a vibrating fret saw on the bench next to the tanks, I switched it on and it worked a treat just enough to jiggle all the bits in the tanks without shaking it all on to the floor.

Bought annother briggs today, annother military one i think looking at the olive drab that's on it. Anyway here's some pics

Hi all Here is a picture of my Arbour Bar sign if and when santa brings me my Dremel work tool any hints how to go about making a good job of this Thanks George S hope you like

Plan to make a big version of one of these. Rocket Stove.

Gas bottle on it's side, flat plate welded on. Big enough for kettle and frying pan.

Wood burner made from a gas bottle ?

Looking good Noel, don't think that fan heater's gonna be big enough

I have been meaning to post this for a while, not only was I supremely fortunate to be given the lead that lead to the purchase of the sand skimming tractor but last week Neil Jarrett the MG parts specialist sent me up a seat he had found on a recent skimmer parts hunt, I cannot believe my luck , a brand new 50 year old original seat in incredible condition, just goes to show what is lurking out there waiting to be discovered.

Just keep clear of any docks, canals or lakes.

She said she will tie one to each ankle Chris to stop me going into the brambles

It always helps when you are doing the work yourself and not having to rely on trade men finding the time. Its a good job i am a Jack of all trades.

Found this and had to share it.

Got the ceiling finished off today and cleaned it all out ready for some painting. Going tomorrow to get the wall and floor paint.

A bit more progress made on the workshop. 8 double sockets wired and working, same on opposite walls. 2 x 5ft double fluorescent lights with 2 10w LED flood lights for over the work-bench. Got about half of the insulation board up so far. To do list - finish ceiling, paint walls white, paint bottom of wall dark grey, paint floor, build work-bench and install some type of heating, then sit down and have a rest ! Noel.

Definitely !

Well, we've had the Shakin Horse, now the Fake Horse!

Small amount of progress. More Lathe time recently and still working on the PTO Reduction unit. Finished making the 8 special bolts for the Bearings- Refurbishing of the Big Brass Bearings with new inserts is done and ready to bolt onto the Carrier Plates (working on those)- Checking for imbalance, as it is a heavy piece and I want spot-on. Just the 1/8 BSP Plug to sort and skim the Outer face- Carrier Plates had the first coat of black gloss, but slow to dry and harden. Next job is making/Screw Cutting the 1/2" dia Tie Rod shafts, Spacers and 1/2" BSF Brass Nuts which will hold the engine and PTO in line. I have to draw up the design so I can refer to it for dimensions of parts etc, rather than fabricate and trial fit. More to do on that. Edit on 13th Nov........ Additional Pic during the skimming of the friction face. Very tight fit on the Lathe with only 1/4" travel spare each end -