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The foot peg mounts needed some strengthening.. They won't move now but I will add a bit more strength underneath. Due to the engine being offset to the left, the frame rails are not the same which meant the left side foot peg stuck out a bit more than the other side.. Chopped.. Push the ends together.. And weld it up.. I have welded the joins inside as well. With the foot pegs now sticking out the same amount both sides I needed to think about something to stop me running over my own legs with the rear wheels... So more recycling, some steel mesh and a mower handle.. The section of small louvers I will use later.. I needed to bend a couple of slight but long bends in the tube (mower handle now swapped out for a better one which also turned out to be Honda.. In keeping eh ). Running it over with the quad and even my Gt-14 didn't work, so something heavier was needed.. Please note Nigel busy eating to add to the weight I'm sure there was a length of tube there a second ago I think Nigel's truck did the bending trick As it turned out we decided not to use the long bends in the end and went for something shorter. Mostly welded on each side. The photo's do make the angles look a bit strange.. The tube heads towards the wheel before bending up.. It's hard to tell but I think they both look the same each side.. Once some steel mesh is welded in the feet shouldn't go through. And that's this thread up to date again..

You're right there Chris, always liked to have stuff arrive. Just good, clean working order that won't rot through in a few seasons Ian. Brush painting it, so no superior finish . Finished the Wheel Bolts. Had to Screw cut the start of the 3/8" UNC threads, then use a Die as it was quite hard for me with the Die stock straight off by hand- With the Wheel Bolts done, The Deck Undercarriage is finished ready to fit. Also the Deck Belt Tensioner- Deck Shell clean up has been interrupted 'cause the 10 yr old Angle Grinder started haemorrhaging grease. It had been stored a while, and when I went to use it for this job, Oil had seeped out of the head into the Storage case. So I presumed it was the old grease breaking down and separating. Got worse, so I dived into it today for an inspection and clean up- Both the Race Bearings are good, but not sure about the Driven Shaft (small end) Bearing. Anyway I cleaned up the Commutator and fitted new Brushes. Repacked the Gear Head with Graphite Auto CV Joint Grease and sealed the joint to contain the Grease, except for a small section at the front, so if it seeps out there, I'll know if there is a problem again. Runs perfect and sounds like a jet engine on wind down, so hopefully get some more use out of it . Had to do this job as the steel has arrived and I have to cut it up for the Baffles......That's the Weekend arranged then !.

After we had a play with the Roper last Tuesday Chris thought it was time he sorted out Stormin's accommodation for his next visit down south. As Pam's wood pile has now taken up residence in the spare bedroom ( due to the sheds being crammed full ) Chris thought the partly crushed caravan at John's would be suitable with a little TLC. As it was difficult to gain easy entry via the door, which was missing anyway, due to the amount of clutter in the way ............................................................... ........... it was decided to go for the easier option through the window at the other end. The middle window almost removed it's self, just needing a gentle pull and twist, leaving a nice gap for Chris to clamber through. He thought these doors would make a good base for the mattress which is just out of camera view, AFTER giving it a good bashing to get rid of the wildlife which was probably hiding inside. Chris had already been attacked while he was digging out the Plicken Chucker which used to live in the caravan. He didn't say he was being watched this time but who knows. After heaving, pulling and pushing one mower out through the window it was decided to leave the other two inside in case Stormin wanted something to keep him occupied during the time when he wasn't scratching tick bites. After a final inspection of the mowers Chris climbed back out muttering that Stormin should be charged premium rates for his stay in this 5 star luxury accommodation. The alternative would be dossing out in the back of a certain red van.

I reckon there is a lack of clarity between 'Ritzed' and Blitzed . Does the 5 Star refer to the number of Heavenly Bodies you can see through the Roof at night ?

Thanks for the kind thoughts, lads. Think I'll stick with my Oz tent.

Hi all This is my challenge for the coming year hope you like the merry tiller is a work horse and much better than a spade

Monday MadTrax went back up on the bench to do all those little jobs that I couldn't do on the ground. Thank you Rob and Nigel for your help. The exhaust system gained a guard to stop any legs from getting burnt.. The system will be heat wrapped also. Recycling time.. This was part of a Wheel Horse cutting deck.. Lot's of chopping and welding later a battery box bracket was born. A couple of captive nuts were welded to the bracket so the battery box can be welded on. To hold the battery in the box I welded a couple of bike straps together. Finally fitted... Yes the battery does come in and out easy, and no the swing arm does not hit the battery on full compression despite how it looks in the photo

A couple of lots at the Vintage sale tomorrow. Wheelhorse lawnmower? 12v Tarpen hedge trimmer.

I bought one of these drills earlier this year, here is a scan I have done of the manual that came with it. The condition isn't great, but manuals rarely seem to stay with any of the tools. Also there is no mention of Ohlsson & Rice anywhere in the manual, instead Bridges refer to the engine as the Mini-Mota. Bridges 3 Speed Mini Mota Drill Operating Instructions and Parts List.pdf David

Looks like we've wasted our time then. Just can't please some people.

A donation to the collection from Mr and Mrs Showman, a Webb Whippet push mower. Complete with grass box, that will do up ok Many Thanks Chris and Pam

On your next trip over there could you please bring me back John's barn? It's a fantastic building.. Nice video Chris, looks like you have a racing circuit all worked out through the long stuff

Here's a little film for Norm

Tell her Norm.

You're right , it isn't. Have you also noticed the rear tyres?...apart from being different, the R/H side is on the wrong way round.

Evening all progress on MadTrax's gauges continues.. The temp gauge face plate had all the cut/other marks welded up.. To stop me blowing any holes through with the welder the face plate was clamped to a lump of brass. The rear side, you can see where the weld has filled the gap without sticking to the brass plate. Once the welds were smoothed a couple of small brackets were welded on which bolt to the temp gauge backing plate.. Quick, easy and does the job a treat. It all started with a cardboard template. The steel version with 4 captive nuts and two bit's of threaded stud welded on. The threaded rod is for bolting the ignition barrel on. The gauge pods/bowls gained a flange thingy, only tacked on at this point.. To bolt the pods on I needed a M8 thread but with a bolt head smaller than 10mm, so I dug out a few allen key bolts.. Clamped one in a drill chuck then put the drill in the vice.. With the drill tuned on I fired up the grinder and totally failed to get a good photo of the allen bolt head being ground down to size! A quick test fit, me likes.. Working out how to mount the bracket that the gauge pods bolt onto has been fun! In the end I made a couple of brackets that use the same bolts as the headlamp. Other than cleaning up a few welds and adding a couple of captive nuts to stop the pod tops from opening, and adding a couple of warning lights the gauges are done. A view from the seat.. You may of noticed in the above photo that the front brakes have gained a bigger master cylinder.. An upgrade that's needed me thinks.. And to finish off, the latest MT video... Enjoy

Looking good Richard, nice when new bits arrive.