Anglo Traction

Forgive my ignorance of the Howards range, but what is the model and year of the one in the 3rd image?. I like it and recognise it from many years ago.

I agree, and thought exactly the same when I saw it initially, that it does look like a motorcycle. Do you know what sort of age it is?.

I believe you have there, a set or collection of 'Thread Chasers'. They are used to finish a Thread that has been cut using a Lathe. The basic Cutting Tool use to cut the initial Thread Form in the Lathe does not always have the correct shape to produce the 'Crest' or 'Valley' of the thread form, so they used those 'Chasers' to clean them up and set the profile. The 'Holder' that they fit into can either be a 'Hand' operated Carrier like a long Handle of a Wood Turning Chisel or a Floating type Tool Holder that is fitted to the Lathe. Edit :- Paul , were they made by Starret by any chance?. Regards

Interesting. So that's 2 that are known !. I see it is quoted in the Wheel Horse by Years List. I like the idea of a 1974 C-162 !. Shame they didn't put a 'Power Bulge' in the Hood, rather than just Jack up the hinges. Actually, to be honest, I would have to clean up the Rims on it, but definitely leave the rest it's original Clothes.

As an 'Aside' to Phil's curiosity of his Electric Atco, and no intention to detract from it, I just thought I'd dig some info on the development of the 'Leccy' Mowers. Found a good link that gives some good info on the use of Electricity to power Lawnmowers if anyone is interested- http://www.designchambers.com/electra/index.htm

Reckon the drive to collect that was well worth it. Have any others been found in the same Spec that you know of Matt?. It look's to be in excellent condition and if it were mine , I'd keep it just as it is . Lets face it, those Techys are becoming a little thin on the ground now. Good that you got the User Manual with it, along with the Attachments. Super Package there !. Thanks for the pics

Being from Sussex originally, all I know about them is they were available in the late 50s > 60s. Didn't hold charge for long. Used mostly the same parts as standard Motor Mowers except for Lecy Drive Motor, and If I remember rightly, they had an 'Onboard Charger'. Came in various cut widths....... ....Aooogah... Limit of Knowledge Reached !

Everything that Mark has mentioned above. If you haven't done so yet , look it up on the Web, There are important things to understand about what kind of metals must never be put in the E-Tank. They can produce toxic chemical gasses (basically no Non Ferrous). The normal process on Mild, Black and Carbon steels, also Cast Iron produces Explosive Hydrogen Gas, must be well ventilated area. I also read somewhere to avoid using Battery Chargers that have an 'Auto Cut Out'. Read everything you can find on the subject is the best advice

Yep! , If you are not familiar with applying these , Follow the advice above. Your surfaces must be smooth, thoroughly cleaned and degreased first and wiped over with a Tack Rag to remove dust and reduce static. I prefer to apply them Dry, taping in place and removing a section of the backing at a time and pressing and spreading out in a particular way using a semi rigid Roller.

Just started heavy rain again where I am (6 hour intermission) and winds increasing. Got very little sleep last night with the hard rain

I see the High Tide at 1230 ish for Silloth was half a metre higher than the earlier one. Was that when you were attempting the drive Norm?.

Mighty big and powerful machines. Thanks for the Vid etc . Not wishing to hijack the Thread........ Found a link that be of interest to those unfamiliar with this Type- http://www.britishanzani.co.uk/IHorseMod.pdf

I like the Old Scythes, irrespective of make. Nice example Simon. Maybe a nice Decal to add the finishing touch?. Thanks for the pic

I now feel so much better about my garage . I bet you know where everything is though Steve!.

Far too many to list here, as well as trying to find a utube Vid that is not a cr%%py remake etc. Being 'Old'..... here's one from the best music and Band era ever (mine) Always reminds me of what my Kohlers might be saying when I enter the garage...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzlgJ-SfKYE

I'm hoping it was this link that you wanted to put in your link John? . I have to say that the 'Old Sloper' look's and sounds absolutely SWEET. Proper Job. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZUaTLofdYw

I can give you an answer Koen. It is a 'Crawley' Tractor. Built in the late '50's by a Company based originally in/near the Town of Crawley (4 miles away from me). So you don't know just how close you were to thinking it looked similar to those you mentioned . Also that it was designed by a fellow countryman of yours !!. Here's a link to give you more detail:- http://tractors.wikia.com/wiki/Crawley_Metal_Products_Ltd Regards.

Great progress and it's looking real good Darren ............... Of course , if Ian sees it , he may want to turn it into a Trike !

Doesn't matter if you have used it....I'm sure it still look's good and works hard and strong. Given it a new lease of use for a looooong time. If you mow on Sundays, then it's in it's Sunday Best......as well as every other day . ...........................5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 .... if it was in the Tractor Olympics

I've seen the Yorkshire Area (Malham) in February with snow around. The bit I like is the little Orange High Vis Jackets they put on the new-born Lambs and there is the frozen water fall at Gordale Scar. Lucky man, we have Concrete, Black top and Mud.

Yeah, You have to use it like Matt does Karl !. Think of us poor unfortunates over here that don't know what Free Open Spaces are and would probably get arrested anyway for driving an illegal Vehicle in a Public space, or while Trespassing.

Does it drop the seed on the surface or is there a Drill Shute ?.

Cool Vintage GTs Jeff Thanks . Like the Style of the Stand Alone Steering Column and what look like 3 bolt Front Hubs?. Very nice.

Man that curled me up !

Oh Thanks Jeff, Apart from it being a 'Pond' and not personally seen one in 'Resto Mode' , I love those Sickle Bar Walk Behinds. UK has equivalent Models of similar age, but I'll leave that for any owners here to expand on. I must get one for a Resto sometime. Thanks for posting.