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impressive bit of kit! I made a chainsaw milll a couple of years ago, and use it with my '66 Homelite C91.. not quite in the same league as that beast though.. having said that my brother bought the saw for £1 (not a typo), and the mill cost me a few bolts to make, so value for money wise, it's not bad.. I later put a handle on it to help, but it's pretty heavy to wield (especially when you're a 9stone weakling like me), though not so bad once cutting in the wood.

I think the handbrake will have to have a switch built in to the seat to operate it... Clench controlled

Neil, I can take one off your hands if that helps......

I'd sit tight and see what transpires. If it's just one machine that doesn't leave the garden , assuming that you have buildings and contents insurance it will almost certainly include Public Liability cover - typically 3-5 million. This should cover the householders liability to those visiting the premises - postman, paper boy, tradesmen etc and personal visitors. Some contents policies will include some cover for garden equipment but sometimes with conditions concerning security or even only when in a garage attached to the house. For anything other than basic standard cover, especially for multiple machines the best route is to insure through a specialist company or broker.

Barmy idea to say the least. Insurance for shows etc, is sensible, but for your own garden? How would it be policed?! Then what? Self propelled walk behind mowers?

My nuts are too small for this.

Front steering components arrived last Friday, Mr Showman is fitting some longer wheel spindles to them so that I can use Wheelhorse front wheels,as they are easier and cheaper to get hold of and with the correct bolt on fitment they don't look any different from Cub Cadet wheels. Mr Showman has the old wheels that were on the 128, I think they will turn up on a project somewhen...

Barford Atom I restored for last years Newark tractor show, I think this is going to have to go to make room for more stuff.

I don't know if Myhermes is the same unit as Hermes, drop off system sounds handy, but I've had major problems with deliveries via the latter. Claims of delivery/Forged signatures etc. I will avoid them like the plague. I resorted to doing my own at the moment and the next one is Thursday on 290miles round trip and I should save a fair bit on the costs overall. Most of all, the goods will be well cared for.

I don't know about 'handbrake', I think you'll be using both hands and another part of your anatomy to hold on!

James is right, just to test I used a drill.... The real power plant is a magnum 16

I'd like to get about To a few more shows next year and the following years, maybe people could also list there local show, and there faviroute show, either in here or start a new topic? Measums wise. I'd suggest amberly working museam. Either as it is or go when they hold there events, http://www.amberleymuseum.co.uk Show wise, I enjoyed 'Netley Marsh Steam and Crafts Show' Also my local show 'Laughton'. They hold two shows one in May and one in septmeber

http://www.freddibnahheritagecentre.com Fred Dibnah heritage centre

If the rust isn't too bad, try filling with Apple Cider Vinegar. It's cheap and eco friendly.(Regular vinegar works but it's slower). I also shake some sharp screws in them to loosen the big stuff. After soaking for 2 days, check it, if it needs more just reuse the vinegar again. After it's clean, rinse with baking soda and water to neutralize the acid and blow it dry with a compressor.

Found this handy little tip on how to build a cheap baking soda air blaster for cleaning carbs or other small objects etc http://www.aircooledtech.com/tools-on-the-cheap/soda_blaster/ also watch the the short video demonstration test http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZhBQXm4yBY&feature=player_embedded#t=3