Australian 2 pounder resto

[colin jones]

Lynn, you could be right! Everyone thinks she is one in a million but actually, she was won in a raffle. :wacko
But It was first prize and she's got more patients than a doctor in a sex clinic.
I think those of us with that green disease are very fortunate if you have a patient wife!
Colin.




pretty sure I got out of that one?

[colin jones]

Hi everyone, now that xmas is over and we have all over eaten and probably drank, I managed to get a bit of time to do a bit more of the 2 pounder.
The pics are of the hinged wings on each side. The original ones I have are a bit too far gone. Also I took my family fishing and the pic is of me and my little boy andrew and his first fish. I know it's a bit off the topic but thats what proud fathers do. (good onya son!)
Colin.

[NORTH-SHORE(CANADA)]

Hi
Nice work

[colin jones]

Hi all, I have started the cannon base in the carrier which is made up of individual pieces and quite a few of them at that. Unfortunately the one with the carrier is too far gone but a good template. Whan they made these,they were very precise with their construction so it is a time consuming item to make but also critical as far as measurements are concerned. If it not correct it just won,t fit. In order to make sure it will I have tacked it together first then I will fit the unit then fully weld later.
Colin.

[RichardT10829]

Colin i have to ask this, and i am sorry if you have mentioned it before........ Are you a sheet metal fabricator by trade ? or is this just a great skill you have ?

I will no doubt be seeking advice from you when i start the mamoth task of replacing all the missing steel from the Fergus Carrier.


Richie

PS loving the fish !!! i bet he was really made up

[colin jones]

Hi Richard, I do work in the metal industry but not as a sheet metal worker, more steel fabrication.
The best advice I can give you for your steelwork is do one section at a time and complete it. If you try and do everything at once it can become a bit overwhelming.
Colin.

[colin jones]

Back again, fits very well and it is now fully welded. Time to start fabrication of the cannon mount. A bit more intricate and very precise part of this resto.
Colin.