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Last of the shaper doors to clean. I forgot to put this on in the chemical tank when I did the rest. Also managed to remove the badge without any damage.
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That's me for today
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Shaper base now inside and currently sitting on tubes.
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The original bolts that hold the shaper body to the base are a little worse for wear...I managed to get one cleaned just to see how they are...I have ordered some new 3/8 bsw pre war bolts and washers. Pre war whitworth nuts and bolts are thicker and bigger in head design just in case ya didn't know...
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Some early bolt heads were ridiculously big, reduced to save steel for the war effort.
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Indeed yes. I like to use them where I can. My vintage Harrison lathe has massive whitworth bolts that are bigger than pre war..apparently Harrison had them designed for that model.
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Have you got a link to the supplier please, I have some old fasteners on some of my stationary engines.
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Yes. Give me 20 minutes as driving
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OK the place is called (historic threads) I don't know how to do links so I screen shot so you can see
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I have had lots of bsw bolts nuts washers and they are nice qualityThanks, book marked
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Shaper body temporary in place so I can get a visual....
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First coat of ferguson grey enamel goes on. Will let that tack up and give it a second coat..
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One problem I did discover today is that some absolute w anker has lost the bearings for the flywheel/clutch . I did however find the old pictures from when I took it apart years ago and I did find a new set online....
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It is complete...minus the bearingsNot so long ago you were trying to sell it as "complete"
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Second coat of paint...and aint doing f all else today.
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I did do the inside as well.
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What do ya expect for a couple of hundred quidNot so long ago you were trying to sell it as "complete"
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My new pre war whitworth bolts and washers turned up this morning. Perfect fitment and they look so much better than the ones it had. Historic threads make nice products.
