Anglo Traction

Just as an 'aside' the thread subject, if you like pictures and have a few minutes, I did a Google search for 'Images of Old Machines' and there are some awesome images of Old Gear and Rusting Hulks...worth having look !

I like them all. I like the Skin design that Karl has produced for it, but as mentioned, it may be difficult to reproduce in physical form. I also like the Old 'Victorian Toffee Tin' styles from Titch......give's character to the subject of 'Old Metal' I'll throw in another possible complication here and enquire if there will ever be a need or likelihood for Embroidered Cap Badges?. A reasonable Simplicity in design would be called for if they were to be produced. If not, then there could be a compromise between a Forum Skin and the Logo...... My old Silk Screen Print and design skills don't feature in this day and age, suffice to say I agree the practicality of Block colours on Sticker Logos etc, but I like the idea of merging the Old Style into the stylish Forum Header !.......could that be achieved?. Spooky, Karl has just beaten me to it.

Has anyone thought about this yet?. I would imagine there would be a need for simple, but stylish design. Maybe people could submit their ideas....

That is a stunning job and machine Kevin. I was hoping you'd post it up here. Thanks

A Techy Aspera VS Powerplant ! . Interesting . Not been inside one of those. Good find Paul.

You thinking of a Pulse Jet Neil ,or a Flame Thower? ................that is one giant 'Blow Lamp'

Pressure Gauges are sensitive precision instruments. Depends if it measures water or air pressure. They have what is called a 'Bourdon Tube' inside that is at risk of damage if water settles in it and freezes. It is likely the gauge was made to order by another company such as Brannon (been around for a century), they produce the dial with the customer name... bit like Clock makers/retailers. Glass faces are replaceable. You shouldn't have a problem finding a 'Lister' Man or information......fix it up!. Good piece of 'Old Tackle'

Here's my 2 ...some before and afters (click images to enlarge) - 72 Raider ..abandoned for 18 years by original owner- As now...2011 Redsquare Calender Shot 74 C-120 Virtual scrap (note how the Footrests were forced to be fitted the wrong way on the crossbar support) - Now with Tri Ribs on the front

Are you missing the Pressure Gauge entirely ?, or do you have an original that may need replacing? . Wondering if you know what make/type you need exactly. Edit - Also Neil, you would have to go to the Museum in Reading to view the Drake n Fletch Docs, as they are not digitised online (yet). 120 documents on file for them and from the lists I've seen, some may well cover your Unit type.

Very nice group you have there. I like the high stance (Crop Clearance) of the BMB Presidents . Also like the Steering Wheel angle. Good Pic, thanks for posting.

Yes, right place TITCH. Would like to see pics on here as well when you can !.

Yep! ,a real shame there are no more Metalwork Shops in Schools anymore. We had a fantastically fitted out Workshop in my School in the early 60's. Forge, Brazing, Shapers, Grinders, Lathes, Polishers, Pillar Drills Acid Baths etc. All run by one excellent Teacher. Never any accidents, apart from the odd scratch etc . Some excellent work turned out by youngsters then as well. All too much of a dangerous environment now for them. I have some more pics, but they're not super. I need to get back to work on it soon. It's been in Mothballs for many years. Started it way back in '86' , but realised it was taking a lot of my time away from family. Boiler is all Copper and has a 'Pressure Vessel Test Certificate'. weights about 30lbs. 18inches long, 9 wide, 12 high, Rear Wheels are 6 1/8" dia. 168 pieces in each rear wheel. Parts are fabricated or machined from castings, plate, bar and Sheet. About 9 different types of metal used. About 800 rivets used so far from 1/32" dia to 1/16" dia. Runs on 40 psi. Displacement Lubricator. Winding Drum has 7 meters of Stainless 1.2 mm wire rope. 2 Fwd speeds, 1 Reverse, Brake is Wood Blocks on Cast Iron Drum. Built to a published Freelance design, but much modified to improve detail. I'll put some updates on here when I start working on it again. Have about 2400 hours in it so far.

Always like seeing your 'Prime Movers' Ian. Your second pic look's like your towing the Trailer with your Shack on it !!!!!!! trick of the eye

Naah !, just take the pics in Sepia mode and put 'em up. At least we have the StigVids of yours in use!.

Not a Shed, but a garage. My Lathe is an Old Machine. It's a Myford ML7 built in 1949 and one of the initial machines to be sold on the Home Market. From 1945 - late 1948, all machines were Exported to try and make a tiny dent in the Country's crippling Debt from the war. I bought this in 1986 and was in a fairly rubbish state and many worn parts. Fully rebuilt. Known as a 3. 1/2" Lathe, it will swing 9" dia in the Bed Gap. About 18" between 'Centres'. Many parts replaced with new and now have lots of Attachments to cover most jobs. I have another Micro Lathe US made called a 'Peatol' and is perfect for small fine tolerance work down to 0.0004". Purchased this in 1984, it's still good as new and also has many Attachments I learnt how to work on and use these Machines with books and practice, which allowed me to start on projects like this 1 inch scale coal fired Traction Engine- I have a Light Milling Machine now as well, so have more versatility.

Great little Tractors those Trojans. Do you have any attachments they provided Neil?.