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You never know who will appear in the pub.Didn't realise Snow White and her chums were going to be in later.
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The_Yellow_Ardvark
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Total cost for the Panels.
Less than £10, I think the wood stain cost my neighbour £7:50. A few screws, some sanding discs.
To me.
Nowt.
I salvaged a lot of screws, nails and wood.
The fixings were recycled to build the panels.
I used the remains of the stain for mine.
I got a bundle of wood for fires. Good dry and seasoned.
Will be good for metal recovery burns.
Less than £10, I think the wood stain cost my neighbour £7:50. A few screws, some sanding discs.
To me.
Nowt.
I salvaged a lot of screws, nails and wood.
The fixings were recycled to build the panels.
I used the remains of the stain for mine.
I got a bundle of wood for fires. Good dry and seasoned.
Will be good for metal recovery burns.
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That's what I did yesterday
Fitted this Ducati (should mount on Lambro 400) coil on my lombardini .
Modified the Magneti Marelli magneto to feed the coil
Adjusted the timing and the points
After reading I've discovered that I'm at fairly good point to convert this engine from oil to gasoline because without any clue I've managed to make the things as I should have done if I wanted to do it
Later timing 1/3 of the original because I've made a mistake reading the manuals taking for good the part which explains the LA80-60 (another engine which can run on both oil or gasoline)
The manuals says to replace some parts of the carburettor to run on gasoline
I've had to replace the carburettor because the original is missing in some its essential parts
So I've installed a Briggs carb which is designed for gasoline
The spark plug should be replaced but it's a normal spark plug designed for gasoline
I have to change the engine oil ,make a fuel tank , put fuel mix (gasoline +2 strokes oil and lead additive) and use it
Obviously I have to secure the new parts
Those engines without any modification can run on straight gas without any issues .
With those accidental modifications can run much better on straight gas
Fitted this Ducati (should mount on Lambro 400) coil on my lombardini .
Modified the Magneti Marelli magneto to feed the coil
Adjusted the timing and the points
After reading I've discovered that I'm at fairly good point to convert this engine from oil to gasoline because without any clue I've managed to make the things as I should have done if I wanted to do it
Later timing 1/3 of the original because I've made a mistake reading the manuals taking for good the part which explains the LA80-60 (another engine which can run on both oil or gasoline)
The manuals says to replace some parts of the carburettor to run on gasoline
I've had to replace the carburettor because the original is missing in some its essential parts
So I've installed a Briggs carb which is designed for gasoline
The spark plug should be replaced but it's a normal spark plug designed for gasoline
I have to change the engine oil ,make a fuel tank , put fuel mix (gasoline +2 strokes oil and lead additive) and use it
Obviously I have to secure the new parts
Those engines without any modification can run on straight gas without any issues .
With those accidental modifications can run much better on straight gas
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what is it
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Waste oil burner for winter.what is it
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Had a go at something I'd seen on this thread before, Milling table dovetail saver. Just some plates that stop swarf and oil getting into dovetails and hopefully making it a lot easier to clean after I've just spent a good hour doing a proper clean.
Would not want to use new sheet metal for this task so it started off life as a toolbox and 15 years later
Then it was folded to fit around the table.
And then made another to go under the vice.
Should save time, and no derogatory comments about the size of my mill
Would not want to use new sheet metal for this task so it started off life as a toolbox and 15 years later
Then it was folded to fit around the table.
And then made another to go under the vice.
Should save time, and no derogatory comments about the size of my mill
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It's not the size it's how you use itHad a go at something I'd seen on this thread before, Milling table dovetail saver. Just some plates that stop swarf and oil getting into dovetails and hopefully making it a lot easier to clean after I've just spent a good hour doing a proper clean.
Would not want to use new sheet metal for this task so it started off life as a toolbox and 15 years later
View attachment 230626
Then it was folded to fit around the table.
And then made another to go under the vice.
View attachment 230625
Should save time, and no derogatory comments about the size of my mill
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Well.
A tidy up led on to "things" being made.
3 brackets.
The idea was to test the saw I just dressed the teeth on Simple hand made bracket, from a shed(Again.) The other 2 have Half Housing Joints and Dowel joints. This Led me to putting a better angle on some chisels.
But the dowel joints made me:
Clean up and sharpen, with a slip stone my Chamfer cutter.
This made me pull out a Bit & Brace drill just for it. So the bit doesn't get los.
Famous last words.
One of my past restorations. A fine bit of 1960's build quality.
So I had some wood left over, still from the shed. Plus I knew a good friend would challenge me to use it all.
Using @Chillitt Rebate plane and the bits I got I hand cut this grove. Why?
Soon to be explained
So.
I was wide awake, still.
So what else to do.
Can't use power tools.
So.
I thought about sitting down.
But Got the scale totally wrong.
Oh well.
Next job.
Clean up the old vice that had came home to me.
The cleaning tank did little.
So, using old Alarm battery acid, flour and wire wool. Plus coffee.
We got the metal to this state.
Yes. I did use the correct PPE.
The acid from the batteries is a gel. I mix it with flour to form a paste.
That way I can dilute it with water, depending on how it works.
Then using a wire brush I gave it a good going over.
Then into the Blackening kit.
I need to locate some 1/4" bar to make a handle. But I forgot.
A tidy up led on to "things" being made.
3 brackets.
The idea was to test the saw I just dressed the teeth on Simple hand made bracket, from a shed(Again.) The other 2 have Half Housing Joints and Dowel joints. This Led me to putting a better angle on some chisels.
But the dowel joints made me:
Clean up and sharpen, with a slip stone my Chamfer cutter.
This made me pull out a Bit & Brace drill just for it. So the bit doesn't get los.
Famous last words.
One of my past restorations. A fine bit of 1960's build quality.
So I had some wood left over, still from the shed. Plus I knew a good friend would challenge me to use it all.
Using @Chillitt Rebate plane and the bits I got I hand cut this grove. Why?
Soon to be explained
So.
I was wide awake, still.
So what else to do.
Can't use power tools.
So.
I thought about sitting down.
But Got the scale totally wrong.
Oh well.
Next job.
Clean up the old vice that had came home to me.
The cleaning tank did little.
So, using old Alarm battery acid, flour and wire wool. Plus coffee.
We got the metal to this state.
Yes. I did use the correct PPE.
The acid from the batteries is a gel. I mix it with flour to form a paste.
That way I can dilute it with water, depending on how it works.
Then using a wire brush I gave it a good going over.
Then into the Blackening kit.
I need to locate some 1/4" bar to make a handle. But I forgot.
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Framed out the roof for the gazebo. Was interesting doing it on the not very level block driveway but some wedges sorted that out. Lifted it on with the help of my wife, the neighbor (socially distanced of course) and an engine hoist. Pretty easy to move about once we got it up there. Also compacted the ground ready for slabs and applied copious geo fabric/weed barrier. Pretty pleased with how the joinery went given I'm no carpenter.
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I even had time to make a start on my Somerset Silage Cutter.
The handles had got worm damaged, so I killed them with fire
This was a pleasant job.
Dressing the teeth with a stone. The stone I use is only used for this tool. So it has worn to suit my grip and the blade.
The noise when you get it right is such a beautiful noise.
The cloth/rag is there to stop the red stuff making a mess. It is that sharp.
By now tools could be used.
Handle being turned.
I tried a method I saw on You Tube. You apply a grinder, with a sanding disc to shape.
Not be doing that again.
Tosh. You can so quickly make a mess.
Heating the metal to remove that bend and to soften it.
Plus to get it ready to fit the handles.
Handle No. 2. Turned and using a decent bit drill from end to end.
Filled with crushed sulphur.
Then fitted to a hot tang.
Taken quickly, then big steps were taken. Away.
This method is a traditional way of fixing handles.
Good for them, good for me.
But 2 pack is also good.
But two pack is also good.
The night time frame.
The blade sits into the rebate. This is filled with a hard mix of bee's wax and Linseed oil. Animal fat would of been traditional. But I didn't have any.
The clamps are fixed, the blade will bite and I was not running that risk. The tip has been pushed back do no sharp edge is exposed.
The last picture is me using a source of Nuclear power to melt my wax and oil.
The handles had got worm damaged, so I killed them with fire
This was a pleasant job.
Dressing the teeth with a stone. The stone I use is only used for this tool. So it has worn to suit my grip and the blade.
The noise when you get it right is such a beautiful noise.
The cloth/rag is there to stop the red stuff making a mess. It is that sharp.
By now tools could be used.
Handle being turned.
I tried a method I saw on You Tube. You apply a grinder, with a sanding disc to shape.
Not be doing that again.
Tosh. You can so quickly make a mess.
Heating the metal to remove that bend and to soften it.
Plus to get it ready to fit the handles.
Handle No. 2. Turned and using a decent bit drill from end to end.
Filled with crushed sulphur.
Then fitted to a hot tang.
Taken quickly, then big steps were taken. Away.
This method is a traditional way of fixing handles.
Good for them, good for me.
But 2 pack is also good.
But two pack is also good.
The night time frame.
The blade sits into the rebate. This is filled with a hard mix of bee's wax and Linseed oil. Animal fat would of been traditional. But I didn't have any.
The clamps are fixed, the blade will bite and I was not running that risk. The tip has been pushed back do no sharp edge is exposed.
The last picture is me using a source of Nuclear power to melt my wax and oil.
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Finished the little Stuart 10V off today...
Theres a few bits that aren't quite as per drawing, but it runs fine and looks pretty good I think.
Didnt fancy the standard green colour and kit supplied cladding.
Think I fancy doing another now.
First proper machining project, so a few lessons learned, but sussed out a few things like thread cutting.
Theres a few bits that aren't quite as per drawing, but it runs fine and looks pretty good I think.
Didnt fancy the standard green colour and kit supplied cladding.
Think I fancy doing another now.
First proper machining project, so a few lessons learned, but sussed out a few things like thread cutting.
Well yesterday but think you guys will forgive me.
Made a fuel tank for a massey 350 from flat steel, a couple of scrap fittings a 690 filler neck, plasma cutter and a tig.
Done a drop box on it also so hopefully wont run out of fuel on down hill descents. About a litre will sit in the bucket to prevent fuel starvation. 3/8bsp outlet for the fuel tap and 1/8bsp return.
Made a fuel tank for a massey 350 from flat steel, a couple of scrap fittings a 690 filler neck, plasma cutter and a tig.
Done a drop box on it also so hopefully wont run out of fuel on down hill descents. About a litre will sit in the bucket to prevent fuel starvation. 3/8bsp outlet for the fuel tap and 1/8bsp return.
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Engine mounts for what bike?
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Gazebo/pergola/ whatever you want to call it. It's going to have table and stuff under it for when we get some nice weather and head out, then Scotland has other ideas.
