Polly Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 Heat gun and scraper, ,I am busy stripping locker tops and internal doors and bunk fronts. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 I'm not allowed to do boaty stuff at home any more. I mean you build one engine on the kitchen table and its never forgotten... 3 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 my nephew rebuilt an old Norman motorcycle in his living room - does that count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 Bound to, Grendel. This is outside the house, although varnishing has benn known in the utility room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Norman motorcycle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 yep, they were made by he norman bicycle company in Ashford, my Nephews home town , he has several Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Just Googled it. I'd not heard of them before. The 250 looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 did I mention he looks a lot like a slimmer me 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Nice to see a Norman again. I used to have one with leading link front forks and a Villiers 197cc engine. Many happy memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 That middle photo brings back memories. As a teenager I had a hand built frame based on a Greaves Griffin. It had a Villiers 197. That is another regret as I so wished I had kept it Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 Crew shirts being embroidered Er turn 90* to port! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 There you go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Lovely! So, will we be afloat soon? Crossing fingers and toes that you’ll be sailing in 2019! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemike Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 what happened to the wearers name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Do you need the name on crew wear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemike Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 was added to ours helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Always good to have a reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Just in case you forget who you are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemike Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 don't you start ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 I was just trying to help Chameleon! Crew names may be added I just haven’t put them on yet. And we know who we are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Of course you do...! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 Stripping and varnishing gets a bit of attention at the moment. I use a heat gun for most then have bought a Makita Random Orbital sander to improve the tool collection for the next stage. My question is; Nitromorse would sort out the odd corners of old varnish but I would prefer not to use it. Does anyone have a better idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 15 minutes ago, Polly said: Stripping and varnishing gets a bit of attention at the moment. I use a heat gun for most then have bought a Makita Random Orbital sander to improve the tool collection for the next stage. My question is; Nitromorse would sort out the odd corners of old varnish but I would prefer not to use it. Does anyone have a better idea? Hello Polly I use a mixture of the following items for cleaning wood removing varnish and applying with fine wire wool. One part meths, one part white vinegar, one part white spirit, half part linseed oil, shaken in a bottle . Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 On 06/05/2018 at 12:37, grendel said: my nephew rebuilt an old Norman motorcycle in his living room - does that count When living at home in my Parents house in Gravesend, i built a "Dutton Phaeton S3", and stored the boot lid, bumpers, seats, winscreen and frame, and sidescreens in my bedroom. I`m really surprised they put up with it. 3 years before that, i had to strip and re-build the engine from my Suzuki GS750DB, and had the semi complete engine in the hall. It was a bit heavy to carry upstairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 I would consider a scraper of some sort., not the classic paint scraper, but a shipwrights one, these are heavier duty, that and the heat gun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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