meadowfield

I've sold a few sets of hood decals, so I can help you if you are after the later style. http://restorationdecals.co.uk/Bolens.htm ping me a pm if these are the right ones. cheers

Looks good boys, great teamwork!

Looks good boys, great teamwork!

Looks good boys, great teamwork!

Im only using one pulley, with the idler taking the slack. I would use the pto lever, but two three point levers have popped up there. So looking for a new home. Tempted to make it electric shift for the hell of it

theres an idea...

yup

I wasn't trying to claim it was new... My Lawnflite uses the same system to get 7 speeds... I was merely trying to squeeze another gadget - and gear lever onto Bendy. I've a thing about knobs and levers, also looking forward to printing some 12 speed stickers...

you would get done under the trade descriptions act....

Same principle as variomatic. Just two positions, low in the pulleys with no thrust on the end is low speed. High on the pulleys with them closed together is high speed. Not or aware anyone has ever done it before, though the principle is well established. DAF did it in the 50s, the system is still in use.

Whilst you were all enjoying yourselves at rpt, I took some time away from diy and plumbing to have a go at something I've been thinking of for a few years. wheel horses don't shift gear on the move well, and often you might need to slow down a bit for some power, or speed up. so with the idea of Powershift on the old internationals I spent about 12 hours at the lathe and came up with this. A split pulley system allowing a 20% increase in speed at the pull of a lever. So that's 12 forward speeds - and another gear lever to find a place for. Of course if the system works... hopefully get get to have another look when I get home on Friday.

more great pics! next year....

Great set of pics Nige!

or Kevin at bakt4kids on that auction site - he's in the US, but ships to UK and is very good...

very nice job indeed!

Nice! don't go parking it in Pauls awning again....

Now I'm getting ideas...

a little more maneuverable than a side mounted..

crackin on!

Glad you are back!

Making good progress!

Just back from this years gathering. I'm rubbish and didn't take nearly enough pics, however here are a few for your enjoyment...

good word Richard, glad to have you back - love your meticulous rebuilds and polishing!

You spotted the athletic figures then...