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philf:
--- Quote from: andyf on May 19, 2012, 05:21:07 PM ---Phil,
I never knew that race took place, and I've lived most of my life in Sale, only 10 miles away! Whereabouts in Knutsford do they hold it, in case I reach the age of 73?
:offtopic: That reminds me - it's Preston Gulid this year. I went to it in 1952, 1972 and 1992, so I suppose I may as well keep my attendance up, particularly as it is very unlikely I will make the 2032 event :(
Andy
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Hi Andy,
It's held on a triangular course around the park just below the lake: http://g.co/maps/kynqf
The 2010 race was held in brilliant weather; the 2000 race had heavy rain from beginning to end and we spent much of time in a cafe keeping warm (sat next to David Soul who had started the race). A friend of mine rode in the 2000 event on a borrowed machine.
The Courtyard Cafe in Knutsford has an excellent Penny Farthing collection :thumbup: but it's a bit pricey for us poor cyclists. :(
I may have a look at details for the Preston Guild. I was once on the phone to a supplier in the Midlands enquiring about a product. The person on the other end of the phone asked me if I used the product often. I replied "Only once every Preston Guild". There was a silence and I thought I'd better explain that it was something that happened only once in 20 years. In a broad Brummie accent she replied "Oh, you mean Once every Wolverhampton Wakes!" I don't know if other cities in the UK have similar celebrations.
:beer:
Phil.
Powder Keg:
The first 4 key ways were cut with the axle held in the vise. I marked a center line on the end of the axle and milled the first 2 keys.
I then flipped it end for end and rotated it 180 degrees. Using some packing just as a reference I leveled the line and cut the other two keys.
Pretty low tech. Right Ralph:o)
Next I'll set up the dividing head. The last two keys need to be 6 degrees apart to separate the spokes from one side to the next.
~Wes~
Powder Keg:
I used the same marks to align the shaft in the dividing head. This was kind of a shaky setup. The shaft was too long for my mill to hold everything. I ended up using only one bolt to hold the dividing head and the tail stock down.
Here you can see the keys don't line up. In this case it's a good thing:o)
Here's a bunch of pieces. I just need to get 4 keys to tie it all together.
More later\o/
~Wes~
Divided he ad:
Wes,
You got some magictrickery going on there.... I had all sorts of ideas going through my head... None of them was your solution! :clap:
Stored for future reference :borg:
You've got to love the exploded shot.... Looks like a plan is about to come together :headbang:
Good luck with the spokes :bugeye:
As Phil said... "can't wait to see the finished bike." Getting close now Wes.... :ddb: :nrocks: :ddb:
Ralph.
DaveH:
Wes,
wow, wow and wow, fabulous Wes :bow: :clap:
:beer:
DaveH
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