I like the vernier idea. I may try it. I have a digital vernier. My lathe is imperial, as are my micrometers etc, which I was brought upon being of mature years. The problem I have is the divisions on the cross slide handle are hard to see, due to the lathes age. Also I have to wear glasses now.
Scaled down Scammell Iron Horse replica. Remember them Chris in railway goods yards? Little artic with three wheeled tractor unit.
Another thought. Fit a bench seat across the front like a rickshaw trike thingy. Be great for taking people along the prom and making a bob or two.
I know nothing about these tractors, but I'm wondering if that screw that locks the arms is working right. Maybe a broken locating spigot or spring? Can it be removed easily to see if a bit is broken off the end of the screw? Or should I just keep quiet?
They're both beasts, Mark. The one by the door he tried out in his garden. Had to run to keep up with it. Decided discretion the better part of valour, after an argument with a fence post.