I made an S318 substitute today out of $20 worth of iron pipe and
fittings, to be clamped in a vise for use like the original. Mostly
1" ID stuff with a 1-1.5 adaptor (sawn) for the cradles. Holds the hub
properly to check twist when assembling/disassembling. But it doesn't
quite have the jamming action of the original which keeps it strictly
vertical -- might need an assistant to do that, but I think it will
work...
So that's the last of the three factory tools. Now I wait for BTC to
do their thing. Robb's pretty interested in the project, and from the
sound of the following (from their catalogue), this kind of thing is
right up their alley. Quote:
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WANTED!!!!!
British Tool is looking for any quantity of old, used and obsolete tools
for British Sports cars. If you happen to have any Churchill tools laying
around, I'm interested. Also, many customers would like to have those
tool kit tools you have as duplicate or don't know exactly what they
belong to so let me know!
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES:
BRITISH TOOL has complete design and production facilities available,
and will be happy to undertake custom design of various projects and bring
them to completion. Currently on staff is Liliana Teodorescu, an engineer
skilled in mechanical, electrical, structural and civil engineering.
She has a Masters degree in Engineering and has taught at the University
of Brasov in Romania, and L'Ecole Technique De Blida in Algeria. She
was awarded the prestigous Definitive Professor Degree in Romania in
1976.
MACHINE SHOP SERVICES AVAILABLE:
We have a new mill, engine lathe, and several pieces of other production
equipment ready and waiting for small jobs. Our journeyman machinist is
a virtual artist when it comes to metal work, so if you have an idea,
we can make it.
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Cheers and chocolate to all...
--ian
PS Sorry for the shameless plugs, but these guys seem like a blessing
which should be encouraged...
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