Vc 2047 lp2

[colin jones]

Ron, that would make it a lot easier without the pressings. I notice that there is also a difference in the amount of notches that are not in the bracket that is bolted on top of your set or perhaps that particular part might be a repro.
It does make you wonder why there had to be so many variants of anything when the goal was the same at the end. It just seemed to create work that wasn't really necessary.
After considerable time thinking how and what I could use to rivet the end parts on, I ended up using bullet head nails cut down and pressed into place and they did work very well and have the same appearance and does the same job as the original. I guess I'm about half way now.

[Ron Pier]

Yes indeed Colin, my whole frame is repro and made by a countryman of yours although I don't know him as it was all arranged years ago by another forum member.

I can see the missing notches you refer to, and I guess he just cut some corners to keep the price within reason. Ron

[colin jones]

I have just made the earth straps and there is 4 for each unit. I have cut some 1/2" copper pipe and used that as the ferrule on the ends and that gave me about 3/4" as per the original once flattened.

[colin jones]

It can be a bit tricky drilling a large "ish" hole in thin copper without distorting it so the best way I have found is to drill multiple pieces in between two pieces of angle or flat plate that is bolted together. You do end up with nice clean holes and the copper has nil distortion. Job done

[Petr Brezina]

As always - great job!

[super dave]

Nice, Thanks for the tech tip.

[Lynn Eades]

Colin, What is the source of your roll of braided copper (make and description)
Once again, very nicely done!