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Cutting Narrow Strips of Metal |
Posted by: Jamie - 29-02-2024, 01:56 PM - Forum: Forum chat...
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Vaguely Austin Seven related:
I wish to use my set of bench shears to cut strips of metal approximately 4mm wide. They need to be parallel and of consistent size.
The strip is narrower than the thickness of the blade, making it difficult to use a conventional fence or stop as the blade would hit the stop.
Does anyone have a suggestion how to set up an adjustable stop so that I cut the strips consistently and without having to measure each one?
Thank you.
Jamie
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Here we go again! |
Posted by: Parazine - 27-02-2024, 01:14 AM - Forum: Forum chat...
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My youngest son has been expressing an interest in owning an Austin Seven ever since the Centenary. He was tempted with a few Rubies but was put off when he found out they weren't eligible for trials use, which he also fancies having a go at.
I offered to go halves with him, if we could find a suitable, preferably vintage car at an affordable price. Last weekend, we bought this at the latest Richard Edmonds Auction in Chippenham.
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Off the road since 1967 I believe, the body is actually very sound. It needs a few bits and pieces of welding around the usual areas in the floor, plus the spare wheel mounting is falling apart but otherwise, it's not too bad.
We're going to keep it with its "distressed" paintwork, make it as standard as possible, so that it can run in standard class but it looks like we'll need a new hood!
Priority is to get it driving ASAP, prove it over the summer and then get some marshalling in with a view to getting onto the Welsh and/or the Cotswold in the Autumn.
I'll provide updates as we go....
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Rear Axle Tramp in reverse |
Posted by: timbigden@icloud.com - 25-02-2024, 01:22 PM - Forum: Forum chat...
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Hi all, I’m new to the A7 gang having purchased my 1933 PD about a month ago, so sorry if this has been covered before.
The car judders (tramps) violently when reversing, especially if turning at the same time. I’ve been told that it’s a characteristic of A7s but I’ve not seen any as bad as mine.
Having read some guidance on the Cornish club forum I suspected the flange on the end of the pinion being loose, but having removed the prop shaft, it isnt loose. The hardy Spicer joint is good, and the attachment of the front of the torque tube to the chassis is firm.
Any wisdom would be appreciated.
T
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