Capstan work continues...
Added 2024-12-01 21:58:50 +0000 UTCPart of the work on the capstan involves modifying the bolts that hold the gypsy on to the drum, so that the new chain stripper can work work more effectively.
The old bolts were vertical and passed through the space where the stripper should fit (at the blue circle). They have been cut at the red line, leaving the top part in place. The bottom part of the bolt was removed, and the lower part of the gypsy is being threaded for a thicker but shorter bolt. After the bolt is fitted the gypsy will be secure but the chain-stripper slot will be clear. Phew!
Comments
Glad to see you fixing the capstan , such an iconic part of Tally-ho. As a pattern maker I can tell you chain Gypsys are defiantly one of the trickest to build right.
Warren Mangan
2024-12-07 00:07:35 +0000 UTCA brilliant solution to an infuriating problem. (Been there).If the chain is of high spec it will work well. It's always worth checking chain for quality consistency!
Tom and Barbie McEwen
2024-12-04 18:26:43 +0000 UTC
