Picture(s) of the day....

[Michel]

This is my picture of the day. One of my cats, Matilda, standing on the gazebo with her back legs and my head with the front.. caught me by surprise.

[Stonehopper]

Getting there





Tomorrow - paint.

[Stonehopper]

This is my picture of the day. One of my cats, Matilda, standing on the gazebo with her back legs and my head with the front.. caught me by surprise.

Like the avatar. Cat's good too.

[Hell Razor5543]

That narrowboat is looking like quite a project. Don't forget the modesty flap (which is a real thing, I promise you!).

[Stonehopper]

Modesty flap is there, though I didn't make it hinged. With cushions in place it was a step too far.



The range has a top plate that is removable and inside I inserted two electronic 'tea candles' which flicker gently. Made a most impressive visual.





Tomorrow, curtained, plated up and on show.

[Stonehopper]

Meanwhile . . . back at the ranch



Work continues.

[Stonehopper]

Another item on the bench. Pre-solenoid starter motor (Bendix engaged manually by wire attached to the actuating lever).


The fork (lower right in the first image and centre close up) has two nylon blocks which run in the pinion slider.The end that locates against the upper part of the fork arm has a slot which bears against the arm under the strength of the spring. The end is threaded, so screwing it further in reduces the strength exerted on the arm and thereby the nylon bushes, reducing the applied pressure and thereby wear. The wear has taken place not against the 'engage' side of the nylon bushes, but of the released side. The reason for the wear is a maladjusted return spring attached to the main switch (that's the lump bolted on top).
Might find some scrap nylon somewhere to replicate the 'cream crackered' ones.

Simple devices repaired simply. Simple things please simple minds.

[NewcastleFalcon]

Another one to add to the FCF named bricks collection.
M B Sherriff, Seafield Brick & Tile Works, Edinburgh Road, Dunbar. East Lothian

the previous POTD named brick entry

Spoiler: show

You can't beat a gaping hole, or a few named bricks for a wholesome satisfying POTD
One of the largest 19th Century Limekilns in the Country according to its listing by Historic England.



The fire bricks named Burn-Axe were produced by the Burn Fireclay Company at Stobswood Northumberland. No doubt they have made their travels to many parts.

and a former worker has even produced a 25 minute slideshow on you tube on the works. Limited interest granted but just for completeness its in the spoiler.

Spoiler: show

REgards Neil

Regards Neil

[Dormouse]

Another one to add to the FCF named bricks collection



the previous POTD named brick entry

Spoiler: show

You can't beat a gaping hole, or a few named bricks for a wholesome satisfying POTD
One of the largest 19th Century Limekilns in the Country according to its listing by Historic England.



The fire bricks named Burn-Axe were produced by the Burn Fireclay Company at Stobswood Northumberland. No doubt they have made their travels to many parts.

and a former worker has even produced a 25 minute slideshow on you tube on the works. Limited interest granted but just for completeness its in the spoiler.

Spoiler: show

REgards Neil

Regards Neil

The things you discover on this forum are amazing!

Does anyone have a "North" or "Northern" brick to complete the bricks I have in the compass around my wishing well?

[NewcastleFalcon]

The things you discover on this forum are amazing!
Does anyone have a "North" or "Northern" brick to complete the bricks I have in the compass around my wishing well?

They are an item Dormouse.

This is a decent resource for a bit of info on named bricks.
https://www.brocross.com/Bricks/Penmorfa/index.htm

and this page of "N's" if you page down gives a bit of history and pics of bricks of the Northern Brick Company.
https://www.brocross.com/Bricks/Penmorf ... land17.htm

Regards Neil

[Stonehopper]

On display in the window of Catherine's Bakery, Barrow St. Much Wenlock a year or two ago. My wife Louise made the miniature loaves, cakes and buns, and the soft furnishings. One of several window displays Louise instigated when she worked there. The 'Rosie & Jim' dolls amused the children.



For those not in the know, the modesty flap was a small extension to the partition framework between the bed 'ole and the table flap/range area of the back cabin. I won't be certain, but it may have come about with the introduction of The Canal Boats Act 1878 by George Smith of Coalville. He championed the plight of children during the Victorian era, though some would have seen his work as 'interference' into a way of life less well understood by 'philanthropists'!

The flap - ridiculously small - hid nothing, but met the legal requirements of the age. It is the small piece of curved wood, bottom right in the last image. The real item would have a hinge such that it could be swung through about 100° so enabling uninterrupted seating when the bed was stowed.

[Dormouse]

The things you discover on this forum are amazing!
Does anyone have a "North" or "Northern" brick to complete the bricks I have in the compass around my wishing well?

They are an item Dormouse.



This is a decent resource for a bit of info on named bricks.
https://www.brocross.com/Bricks/Penmorfa/index.htm

and this page of "N's" if you page down gives a bit of history and pics of bricks of the Northern Brick Company.
https://www.brocross.com/Bricks/Penmorf ... land17.htm

Regards Neil

cheers for that. There is a brick museum in Mid Lothian but I have not visited it yet. I have 3 bricks for east, west and south. I just need a brick for the cardinal north bit.

[Dormouse]

The cobble ring is 9" brick width and I have split the bricks in half so they are only 2" thick and will sit in the ring flush with the top. The cobbles contain a stone from places we have visited or important places like the cemetery at Corran Ferry where a dear family friend is buried.

[Stonehopper]

The real Mc.Coy



Our last boat, TYCHO. Built by Yarwoods' of Northwich in 1936, shortened to 40' with an added ice breaking ram of 5' in 1942 under instructions of the Ministry Of War (Transport) when canals were still a method of transporting vital commodities and ice was a serious problem. We owned her for 13yrs, '99 - 2012.

From 2001: https://hnbc.org.uk/boats/tycho

[NewcastleFalcon]

The cobble ring is 9" brick width and I have split the bricks in half so they are only 2" thick and will sit in the ring flush with the top.

If I come across one in decent condition, I'll let you know. The one in the photo is what I would say a more modern brick, whiteish in colour probably from the 1970's.

Regards Neil