Andrew, is that in Aussie Ned

or a Kiwi Ned.

David, any suggestions for the third.
Back to the serious stuff

I have completed the centre shafts that hold the bearings for the gears. I have changed the design as the original is very complicated and from what I can see is unnecessary. The material used is the same as the gears but I won't be getting them hardened as they don't move at all.