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Thanks for that positive piece.

Have you tried local Woodturning Clubs and 'Mens Sheds'. There is alwayssomeone in there with a bit of knowledge. Don W

I also have a head light from light-craft that can be found on the site I quoted in my first reply. It is very handy when I have a lot of moving about to do.

I have been using the Long Reach Slim Line Magnifier Lamp (LC8076 ?) from www.light-craft.co.uk. it has been in fairly regular use for over 5 years and hasn't let me down yet Don W

Looks another interesting project. I won't have time to make anything for myself at this rate. ;)

I did see the strikeout originally but it has gone now.

The weather conditions do seem to have an effect. I would opt for building it where it is going to hang and allow all the materials to acclimatise to the conditions. But as we all know they put a case around the grandfather (and other) clocks to stop the wind/draught affecting the pendulum so it...

It would be nice to see.

No problem. lol ;) It was just something that niggled at my brain.

Forgive my intrusion but I have been following this thread and have just read the "towbar for a very small traction engine." piece. You mention the use of permanent marker as a substitute for 'Engineers Blue', I don't think it is. Engineers Blue is a violent blue type ointment, slightly sticky...

Thanks JG

Thanks JG, I thought you must have been busy making some adjustments.

It's 8 degrees at the moment here and brilliant, warm, sunshine.

Quite a bit of work there JG. Much the same place I was when I abandoned my efforts to make a clock. There seemed to be no consistency in what happened and when it happened. Wish you much good luck in sorting it out.

As usual a big thanks for this JG. Working on this project looks as if you have hit quite a few running problems/glitches and I find it interesting to see how you solve them. Good ideas you have on problem solving, keep up the good work. take care and stay safe Don W

Thanks JG

Thanks JG

I've just started learning to carve myself using a Chris Pye book and the free videos from Chris and Mary May also. +1 for that. I am awaiting tools and wood to try and start the Mary May lessons. It has been a struggle to get the basic tools recommended, I have used 3 suppliers for 6 tools and...

Thanks JG

I have fun with European Truck Simulator 2 and a bit less with Microsoft Flight Sim 2020,