Lauber1

I think you are right That Drake & fletcher of Maidstone took over Weeks
 

 
This is my Orchard sprayer , Hope this helps
 
What is the special occasion ?

That reminds me of many years ago when my Disco was covered by LR warranty and the reverse light switch failed. The day before I took it in for repair I had to use it on a very muddy cow field and the underside was covered in poo. I apologised as I handed the keys over. The service manager thought it was very funny, the mechanic less so.
 
Iain

Perhaps a box of wafer thin mints Jeff

What are your parents going say when they see you've ploughed the back lawn?

I  think its going rather well. Maybe some more action photos of working tractors would be all i need.

I  think its going rather well. Maybe some more action photos of working tractors would be all i need.

A friend of mine in the vintage tractor world rang the other evening asking if I know anyone who would be interested in
a small tractor which was getting in the way in his garage.
 
When he mentioned the make and model the radar went up as there were only 100 of these made (so it's rarer than
a Mayfield Merlin)
 
Wendy and I braved the ice and snow/rain/sleet for a short (6 mile) trip this morning to pick it up, it's a Martin Markham
Colt Deluxe with a 10hp Kohler in it, these were made between 1965 and 1970 by Martin Markham in Lincolnshire.
 
Also pictured is the brochure that arrived a few days ago.

Good man, only difference is I put my paint in a bucket of hot water

I haven't Norm, never seen one before, Jeff might know
Don't know Neil, but looking forward to Newby Hall, I would like to come down your way, any surgestions

Very nice to see it complete with the toolbar and all the attachments

pretty cool to see one of them over there. The outer wheel is a dummy used to keep the machine upright when the plow is used. Other wise it would run just on the wheel with an engine in it.

Hi - I have just come across this site, whilst browsing the internet and hope that someone might be able to help me.
 
My Dad has an old mechanical plough that he picked up from somewhere many years ago. He always intended to restore it but has never found the time. It's a shame for it not to be restored and I have tried to find a way of advertising it to a likely audience, without success. So would be very grateful if anyone knows of a publication or website that would bring this to the right peoples attention.
 
Thanks

Most likely off a fork lift.

Hi all look what old Santa left me for my Christmas  and he had some of his elves helping with the mudguards too wishing everybody a Happy Christmas and a great new year anda great rally season from the Scottsh Rolloman 

As requested i have started this thread for my home built sheet metal folder.

 
I could have bought a bench mounted folder, but they limit the width of steel, and the depth if making a tight box. You also can't make something like this with multiple angled bends, no cutting and welding were involved to make this panel.

 
It's a similar design I copied from a friend, made from various thick box section and plate. the ram is one of these gear pullers,

 
The lower 'V' block is a small section of proper press brake tooling i bought from scrap.
Unfortunately I couldn't find the upper part, so that's made using a 4" bolster chisel cut down. It works well but but just not as clean a fold, so i'm still looking for an upper piece of tooling to cut down in to different width.
 
Its very versatile making panels like these,

 
The downside is it takes a while to make a long fold due to the winding of the mechanism involved, but if i could find an upper 'V' tooling to make a wider piece that would help, and i see they do a hydraulic operated gear puller now so may invest in one of those one day
 
Any questions ask away. I'll try and get some pics up later of just the tool, these pics were taken intending to show the work piece not the tool
 
Panel work shown from my thread here for ease in future reference:
http://myoldmachine.com/topic/1495-transit-restoration-work/

It wasn't intentional Jeff, a friends son had it and stripped it down then lost interest, he just wanted out of his workshop,
It was delivered and the price was good , the other reason for posting was that I've got a new iPad and wanted to try out the camera and loading photos, very pleased with the ease and quality of the results

That guy seems friggin excited about those tractors but better not let the kids watch this one with all that bad F@#king language, eh.

I've just switched to a Christmas profile picture, Ho Ho Ho!
Join me??

Thanks Chaps,
 
yep, and me, you'd have thought I would have learnt by now!
But yes, although not the best time of the year and the weather changing fast, I do need to get this building done, in between work, and at least covered & secure ( God I'd love to tell about my security measures.. but I simply cannot.. ?????!!! ) but I need my w/shop & contents moved again. There's more 'stuff' needed in there than anywhere near a full house worth of stuff.. far more important too as we all know.
 
I'll keep you updated on the move front though...my website will have details of course, but when I get settled, I know I'll have more time for chatting/looking/learning on here and the likes.
 
Look out for Santa,
 
Titch

Hi Folks,
 
by God you've all been busy..
I'm shed building again.. sadly (??) things have not turned out well since we moved, so without going into detail, I'm moving out!!
Back to a cottage I was at about 12 years ago, farm cottage, on my own!! ( well, and my dog!) new office set up, which will exceed here by scores and, yes, another shed build..
Shed has started life now, got the carcass up & square.. I'm not getting any younger and believe me I know about doing this... but I love doing it...
After Christmas when all in, I'll get back to the forum a bit more if you'll still have me... Personal Life?? Huh! I don't need one!!

Something about chopping up fire wood can be quite therepeautic

I just wanted to see if yours is bigger than mine