Wednesday the 30th August another nice dry day to get things done outside.

first job reassemble the belt drive for the lathe after last weeks clean and paint an easier job with the main shaft clamped in the blacksmiths vice outside the workshop.

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Then it was mounting feet time to see what it looked like together

It was then time to clean up inside Foss Cross building to make room for it and clear out natures accumulated debris.

As there is some uneven bricks on the rear station area the use of something to slide the lathe the 30 metres to the building meant some alternative thinking as even stripped down the lathe frame was heavy, one bucket, a dog bowl and a tray served as skis.

The 1930's timber frame used for the motor and belt drive looked rough so Greg stripped it and got the sander out followed by some woodworm treatment a dark stain and a wax.

the completed frame

the 1920's /30's art deco inspired motor needed a good clean, wire repair along with a more sympathetic to the era paint job whilst preserving the chrome nuts and fittings.

The wooden frame was the reattached to the lathe and the belt drive assembly fitted in position then it will swing back against the wall. just needs to motor and belts on now to be complete less a power supply.

Greg in the meantime had being welding holes in the Morris 2t 3cwt roof and back panel.

after doing some repairs to the bead around the windscreen so we can get the glass in to keep the weather out.