the showman 4,074 #101 Posted May 15, 2016 Got to sand it down and oil it before i fix it down ,but I think it's going to look ok 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #102 Posted May 15, 2016 That's nice to looking timber Chris 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #103 Posted May 16, 2016 Here's a bit I oiled yesterday just to see what it's going to look like 5 pmackellow, Triumph66, Alan and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #104 Posted May 16, 2016 Looks ok. It'll go darker the more you put on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #105 Posted May 16, 2016 I guess so Norm, thats just one heavy coat it says 6 hours between coats on the tin. I'll give it another coat later 2 pmackellow and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #106 Posted May 16, 2016 Done a bit more today, the floor boards are all cut to size , planed and sanded and had 2 coats of Danish oil 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #107 Posted May 16, 2016 19 minutes ago, the showman said: Done a bit more today, the floor boards are all cut to size , planed and sanded and had 2 coats of Danish oil Any photos Chris ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #108 Posted May 16, 2016 I did the first coat this morning before I went towing and did the second coat about 6 so ive put it all in the shed to dry. i'll do some in the morning if I have time as i'm out towing all day tomorrow 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #109 Posted May 16, 2016 Looking great, did you say it was ash? Can't find the comment... It sure looks like oak... 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #110 Posted May 17, 2016 Yes it's ash Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #111 Posted May 17, 2016 Looks ok this morning 5 Triumph66, nigel, Alan and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #112 Posted May 17, 2016 Looks just fine. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #113 Posted May 17, 2016 Here's some more photos, it's just layed in the frame I'll bond it up tomorrow and fix it down 5 Alan, pmackellow, Triumph66 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #114 Posted May 17, 2016 You've been busy with the potato lifter as well, I see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #115 Posted May 17, 2016 Top job mate that looks really good 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #116 Posted May 17, 2016 Very nice Chris, love it 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #117 Posted May 17, 2016 Beautiful workmanship Chris. The oiled wood really set it off a treat. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #118 Posted May 18, 2016 As it rained till lunchtime I managed to get a bit more done this afternoon. the floor, headboard and tailboard are all glued and bolted, the 2 side boards are cut to length just got to sand them off and oil them 6 Alan, nigel, DevonianRedneck and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #119 Posted May 18, 2016 That looks great. The sides being removable will be handy. 2 the showman and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #120 Posted May 18, 2016 21 minutes ago, Stormin said: That looks great. The sides being removable will be handy. Thats how it was originally 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #121 Posted May 18, 2016 Looks brilliant Chris. I look forward to seeing it in August at Sedlescomble. What WH will you be using to pull that trailer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #122 Posted May 18, 2016 I can use any of them Andrew, the drawbar is universal . 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #123 Posted May 18, 2016 2 hours ago, Triumph66 said: Looks brilliant Chris. I look forward to seeing it in August at Sedlescomble. What WH will you be using to pull that trailer? He'll probably use the scruffiest tractor he has Andrew, to add a bit of contrast. On 04/05/2016 at 0:52 PM, the showman said: Here's a lunch time update before i nip along for a subway. towbar fabricated and welded on and primmered. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #124 Posted May 18, 2016 Alan, a Bolens tractor will really set it off! 1 Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #125 Posted May 18, 2016 9 minutes ago, Triumph66 said: Alan, a Bolens tractor will really set it off! Would need to be red though. Last one went to Norfolk. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
