NickD Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Dan, So are the cylindrical things at the joints grease points for the joint? Or are they something else? Nick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannes Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 The left front wheel became high because there were joints hidden in a tube.😜 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Hi Nick, I don't really understand your question... Would you show on my sketch what are you talking about? For simplicity, I don't drew any grease fitting... Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 Hello gentlemen. Please excuse my absence these last few weeks. Arthritis and trapped nerves, plus, frequent loss of feeling in my arms hasn't really been conducive to major progress, I'm afraid..... most frustrating!! However, progress has been made on the steering linkages. Taking progress shots completely slipped my mind, sorry....won't happen again. The drums are made from ali discs that I turned on the Dremel. The drums are only dry-fitted until I sort out the cable connection. I also acquired a "new" toy this week.... Super Adept, made circa 1933. Runs very smoothly and has been well cared for by an old model-engineer. Great electrics, too... I'll get a decent motor for it next week, then I can start turning the wheel rims. Onwards we go. That's all for now, chaps. Thank you for watching. Cheers, H 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Sorry to hear about your troubles Harvey, it sounds worrying. I've been wondering where you were these last few weeks. I hope you'll be able to keep up your work, it looks very pretty as usual. All the best! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Glad to see you here again! Good job on the steering system, more realistic now... And your new toy is absolutely a lovely one, If you want some information of this English manufacturer, goto this: http://www.lathes.co.uk/adept/index.html Good health too, Dan. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannes Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Dear HarveyI don´t know what to say.Maybe you should think about visiting me in Hungary.There are a lot of thermal springs which could help to solve the described problems.I want to wish you all the best and keep my fingers crossed for an early recovery. You can always contact me on our PM.. Regarding your model:It´s realistic and beautiful! Personally I believe that the left front wheel was a bit more chambered than the right one All the best! Your friend Hannes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 So glad you've lost none of your skills Mr H. But now I wish you to lose ALL your pain and suffering. Always a treat to see your work appear... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 Thank you all for your kind wishes and comments, chaps. 3 hours ago, JeroenS said: I hope you'll be able to keep up your work, 'til my dying breath, mate. 2 hours ago, PROPELLER said: some information of this English manufacturer, I've visited that site quite a few times recently, as it goes. Very informative, indeed. 3 hours ago, Hannes said: Personally I believe that the left front wheel is a bit more chambered than the right one I think so too. I have set the right-hand upright to 5 degrees from vertical and the left set at 6, although the pic doesn't show it clearly. Will PM you tomorrow, matey. 2 hours ago, Codger said: So glad you've lost none of your skills Mr H Only my hair and sanity, thank goodness. Cheers, H 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.e.charles Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 flippin' fantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 Good afternoon gentlemen. Before securing the front brake drums, the steel brake cables (0.5mm) had to be installed. As we have zero evidence of any external lever on our many docs, I simply ran the cables into the drums' hollows behind the axle by drilling a 0.6mm hole and secured with CA. That was the easy part. Trying to thread the cables through their pulleys, beneath the leaf-springs, was a total 'mare. I'm glad I don't have to do that again, lol. Next up, I made the other 3 spinners ( nickel silver) and shortened the wheel-hubs as they were waaay too long (2mm). The rear drums will also need slightly modifying to their outer faces so that they match the fronts, but that's no biggie. While I await the delivery of new transmission belt for the lathe, my next step will be to drill lots of small holes in the wheel hubs...watch this space. Talking of drills, I acquired another "new" toy this week. An antique jeweller/watchmaker pillar drill. It was coated in about 100yrs-worth of oil, grime and rust. It's amazing what 12hrs in a bath of flat cola can do. Despite frequent searches online, I still have no idea of the maker, or the exact age, but they don't make 'em like this anymore, that's for sure.... Nice, eh?? While it remains a stand up piece of art, in it's own right, It's begging to be used....and use it I shall, if I can locate suitable collets. Any ideas chaps???? Thanks for watching. Cheers, H 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarz-Brot Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 With a lathe you could do your own 😉 Beautifully simple drill. But I am missing a pulley and a belt there? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 No pulleys missing, although there's space for a 2 or 3 step pulley on the spindle. It didn't come with a belt, but I have some on order. 47 minutes ago, Schwarz-Brot said: With a lathe you could do your own 😉 Yes, I suppose I could. I hadn't really thought about making my own, tbh…. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarz-Brot Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 So how does the belt run? I thought it would be laid around the spindle (obvious), then each side run down via the vertikal pulleys to change direction. Next woud be another pulley on the drive shaft of a motor or perhaps into a little gearbox. That last pulley I don't see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 12 minutes ago, Schwarz-Brot said: Next woud be another pulley on the drive shaft of a motor or perhaps into a little gearbox. That last pulley I don't see. Aaaah, now I get what you're meaning. Yes, that is correct.... I just haven't bought a motor for it, yet. I'll buy one next pay-day and get it up-and-running. In the meantime, I already have a "normal" bench drill, so there's no immediate rush. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 You're a bloody genius Harvey. I very much enjoy going thru your wip and seeing your magnificent masterpiece coming together. Whenever I'm stuck with one of my projects, I study one like this and get inspired to go back to my workbench. Thanks so much far sharing your excellent work. Sincerely Pascal 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Stunning Harvey! We are into an 1930' workshop, really... Dan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannes Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 The old Jimi Hendrix song "Axis bold as love" comes into my mind if I see your wonderful construction. That´s modelling at it´s best because it comes from your heart. The pulleys look great! All the best and I also want to wish you progress regarding the recovery of your health as well! Hannes 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 17 hours ago, Pascal said: Thanks so much far sharing your excellent work. It's a pleasure, Pascal. I'm glad you find it inspirational. 4 hours ago, PROPELLER said: We are into an 1930' workshop, really... What can I say? I just love vintage mechanicals. 9 minutes ago, Hannes said: because it comes from your heart. Albeit a knackered damaged one...lol. Thank you for your kind wishes, mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Beautiful work. Always a pleasure to see such skill and dedication. I need to go back to the start of this thread and read the whole thing to do it credit as have really only just picked this one up. Definitely agree with the others regarding very best wishes on the health front. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 My heart skipped a beat when I saw this, remembering all the research we did and the images we found, resembling this so much. For the sake of extreme excitement, it's not a bad thing after all to not follow a forum section for some months... you present us with the true shape of this beautiful car, I'm positive. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totally Mad Olivier Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 +1!! All the best to the dream team and my wishes to you, Harvey, for a full recovery... Olivier 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Harvey, Firstly I hope you are,a remain OK in these extraordinary times. I realised something today. The excellence both of your workmanship and photography mean I usually look in wonder at details that have previously only been hazy details on grainy photographs. In doing so it is easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. Today, just before reading Roy's post, I happened to step back and look once again at the whole car. Like Roy, it gave me a shiver. To see such a familiar shape from a novel angle was a joy. Thanks again. To you and all the others here, I hope everyone remains safe. Regards Nick 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Harvey, seeing your work at this stage is a fantastic treat. Seeing your full recovery would be even greater. Please put as much effort into that as this brilliant project. Your presence here is very important to the finest builders on this site, as evidenced by their presence in this thread. You are certainly in that illustrious group. C 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Good afternoon gentlemen. I hope you are all staying safe and well in these very strange times and I thank you for your kind words and well-wishes. The enforced isolation has seen me in good spirits and I've been rather busy tackling some of those long overdue "....get to 'em later" jobs around the house. Well, it is spring, after all. Oh.....and a spot of modelling, too.... Time for a bit of drilling, then. After making an index plate on the rotary table, I made a simple jig to mount it on the XY table which enabled easy centering and positioning. A nail file confirms dead centre. Some time later, we have four of these... I then fired up the lathe and made some ( a lot of) curly swarf and wheel rims... The rims still need a bit of refining, but things are definitely moving forward nicely. More soon, chaps. Thanks for watching. Cheers, H 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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