No rush yet. Still got the lower woodwork to do yet. And some more metalwork cleaning.
2 days, one update. the side panels have been stripped back and wire wooled. [ATTACH] There are also a few bits of trim. This photo was mid...
apologies for the duplicate picture.. I posted the first, but forgot, then went back and couldn’t see it so posted the same photo. no idea why my...
Knowing what the thread is would help.. Although I have been taking to a historian for Tyers and he says they were all the odd M threads, so M1,M3...
Not ignored, that’s why mine are horizontal! OCD that they all look the same.
I thought it was time for a complete photo of it all in situe.. although no where near finished, the construction part draws to a close, and I now...
I decided it was time for an all together update where I have dropped the trim in place too (not yet adjusted though.) I’m very pleased with...
And the second insert is complete, Just the adjustment of the bottom panel to make, then the trim can be trimmed to suit. Also a panel that sits...
And the woodwork stage continues.. although I really should be making the second inlay, I opted today to do some cleaning back and making good....
Not drawn it yet. That does mean a complete disassemble again of the bell box. Which may not be in the next few days. Will have to see what I can...
I’ve been trying to source a new hammer striker rest and also fix the bell support post as I’ve had mixed feedback about straightening. As it...
The first of the mahogany inlays has been completed.. job and half with a few repairs (the wood split when first starting with a chisel) and then...
Google “Banksy” - is this art in unusual places or graffiti? A very famous and yet unknown artist in the UK. what’s your thoughts?
Aye up me duck as we say in my neck of the woods. welcome to platform one!
Don’t they look odd with out smoke deflectors!
[MEDIA] This was when I first met Pete, I later escorted him when filming an ITV program shown a few years later. He makes some valid points Andy
I suspect I may need to know what the original is... which at the moment, I have no idea. But, its another option I had not thought of exploring,...
Hmm… Not something I had considered.. and the new one wouldn’t need the screw thread through it. hardest part may be the thread at the top for the...
Quite pleased with how this is progressing.. I just need to make this in the correct wood. this test panel is over deep, so doesn’t quite look...
Wow.. looks impressive and that's just the start.. Good luck !