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just a few pics today, more to come tommorow.

Saw this on R.S. and thought "A Desperado carrier" and a use for the left over front hood section from the 'Shakin Horse' build, How about one of these for your next project mr Showman?

Recycling with a positive purpose! I like it! :D :thumbs:

HADDENHAM STEAM RALLY September 6th / 7th. usually pretty good, previous years videos on Youtube.

Mine arrived yesterday! Fantastic, Well worth the money!!!! :D 58 / 200

At least my 2 'grass munchers' are under one horse power each, wait untill they ban welding sets, we'll all be using high powered glue guns!

Wish I was there! great pics

It seems that in an attempt to protect the planet from us mere mortals,the powers that be have decided to limit the power of new vacuum cleaners to 900watts-1.2hp! I expect the next thing will be to ban the gas guzzling 2 1/2 & 3 1/2 hp monster motor mowers that disturb the peace on Sunday mornings. From now on,only push mowers will be allowed, & as for the morally inexcuseable 'Ride-Ons', well, anyone wishing to own one of these 'Planet Destroyers' ( a collector perhaps ) will probably have to have it 'decomissioned' to prevent it from being started/used which could cause untold damage to the atmosphere. Maybe there will be a 'scrappage scheme' to rid the world of these 'products of a depraved society'. I suppose anyone caught actually using one of these, will suffer the fate of confiscation and crushing! and as for the 'ride-on' ? In the future the only way we will be able to see these 'abominations' in action will be via dvd's in the safety of our extremely 'energy efficient' homes on our very low energy home cinemas, So it's our duty to take as many photos and video clips at shows etc, and don't forget the sound, future generations will be relying on us "Ian" has already attained 'Hero' status due to the quality and volume of his efforts in this field,( and the one behind his house.)

The cheapo welding rods never seem to work very well unless you have a decent set with highish OCV or a DC unit (if you can avoid 'arc blow') I've just ordered a 10lb box or 6011 rods from the USA at a price a 10th of the cost from the UK or Germany, - the same brand name too. On the Fenner power transmissions website you can download the shaft fittings pdf which lists taperloc,Trantorque gtr & Fenlock cone clamping elements, well worth a look as some are keyless and can be used where existing keyways are damaged.

are you using 6010 rods on AC or DC Mark? they are a DC rod.6011's are deep penetration rods for AC.

Got an email from Michael today, my book has been despatched,

Ideal for spraying the projects in, the overspray won't show!!

chisels are better for stirring coffee with than welding rods, but you do get that nice 'coffee shop' aroma if you weld with the rod before it dries. ( no doubt someone will try it to see )

I'm thinking "duallys" but put the second set of wheels inboard instead of outboard!

It's the temperature in Ian's shed,it softened the metal,did he have his wood burner on to keep the kettle hot?

More years ago than I care to remember we used to use Alum powder mixed with water and poured into a plasticene 'well' surrounding the hole with the broken steel stud/tap in. The 'mixture' used to eat/rust away the steel item,the remains of which could then be picked out. NOTE!! This should only be used to remove steel from aluminium castings etc or brass ones.This is ok if you are not in too great a hurry!

I thought the 'butterfly nuts' were the same as the'spinners' ie. knock on/off wheel retainers we had on old sports cars with wire wheels etc,or even F1 cars for quick wheel changes when you get a puncture in the middle of cutting the lawn. :D

A few more 'sculptures' and my assistant 'Charlotte' ( Charlie )

Thanks for the kind comments guys,

Some pics of 'metal sculptures' made from worn/broken parts from some of the machines we build. These were made for 'retiring' colleagues in the group I work for. All the parts have a 'history'

You don't have to go to Russia, try driving through Southall

It's a Walbro #52

Hi Iv'e got a scrap Magnum 18hp twin, I don't know if the carb would be of any use to you for parts. Doug.

Brott ride on flail mower: just seen a youtube clip, it shows the gearbox with clutch lever on the 'gearstick', it's the same colour paint also. mystery solved,next question-what to use it for?

Not sure James, haven't seen it on there.