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02-02-14, 21:16
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Dear Terry,
Thank you for your comments, however, no. The photos shows the "proper" towing frame that has been designed tried and tested. That is what we will use. Our objective is to make and use the proper kit for the job which is proven and safe. There is a lot going on when towing a dead Bv206. It is a simple fabrication job, I have 3 to make for various owners R Last edited by Robin Craig; 14-02-14 at 12:26. 
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14-02-14, 12:36
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So timelines have stretched and it is only now that I am starting to make the component parts.
The lunette pieces are a bought in item at my retail cost of $30 a piece which considering I have made a lunette before, a long complicated pain of a process, I am happy to pay to avoid doing over again. It has a 5 ton capacity. The C shape ends that engage the horns on the BV have been made over this jig and some heat. They obviously are made long and trimmed. I'm off to a mates shop who has a 3/4" drill and a very substantial drill press later today. So there is no confusion, the soapstone markings for the holes were done after the bending process. I will hopefully get two sets and maybe the third fabricated over this long weekend. Hope it illustrates the method clearly for all to enjoy Robin
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14-02-14, 23:55
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Drilled a bunch of 3/4" holes today. Am coming up with a farmer simple securing system for the nut, and obviously will be shortening the bolt.
R
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15-02-14, 15:02
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Robin, thanks for the photos. It's always nice to see projects in progress.
Cheers, Barrry
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Every twenty minute job is one broken bolt away from a three day ordeal.
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23-02-14, 01:25
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Well, timelines have slid sideways and I have used the leeway to get other projects done, but the domestic receiver general put the squeeze on me so I can not bill out unless it is finished, so I have done just that.
My thanks to Barry Churcher for his kind comments. So, here for delight and delectation is the finished item as made by me. You will note that the A frame no longer is hinged. There was some chat about that with the client and we have come to an agreement. You will note that it is black, his Bv206 is not in original colours so this was his choice. I am not putting up dimensions or a "how to". If you want one contact me and we can discuss things. There is more going on than meets the eye. I have also used HSS (hollow structural steel) as opposed to pipe as the dimensions and shapes lend themselves to improved weld joints and a substantially more robust product. The recovery that this has been made for is postponed for a while. Robin
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