Six Cylinders Motoring Notes

[wuvvum]

Nah, mower racing is going to become a new FOD activity.

[Six-cylinder]

11 hours ago, mat_the_cat said:

Does this mean your old ride-on will be for sale, or is that a silly question?

The reason I needed to take some action is the bearing that supports the cutting blade on the 8HP is on its last legs and allows the blade to tilt and dig into the ground. The 8HP 30inch cut was never quite big enough so I bought the 13HP 36 inch machine, but the steering on the 13HP seems quite heavy and I feel that it might be good to repair the 8HP and use it for going round the trees. Also with these old mower it is good to have a reserve and hopefully one will work when you need it!

[mat_the_cat]

15 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

Also with these old mower it is good to have a reserve and hopefully one will work when you need it!

How did I know you were going to say that!? 

I keep toying with the idea of a ride-on to replace the Haytor Condor; trouble is to get any significant advantage I'd need to go bigger than 8hp and 30". And then, given the rough terrain I'd probably end up getting it stuck.

[Six-cylinder]

@mat_the_cat I still need you to complete our Haytor Condor cylinder machine so we fine cut the camping field for the guys!

The rabbits have created holes and mounds and with the Westfield 8HP I have fallen in a few time and was stuck. I have a water/sand filled roller 1005mm roller and this year must use it before the ground gets too hard.

[chaseracer]

18 hours ago, wuvvum said:

Nah, mower racing is going to become a new FOD activity.

We need to practise for the Wisborough Green 12-hour...

[Coprolalia]

1 hour ago, chaseracer said:

We need to practise for the Wisborough Green 12-hour...

You rang?

Have BLMRA lawnmower racing experience (see my asylum thread), will travel. 

@Six-cylinder, in all seriousness, I have an incredibly rare but ropey 1970s mower (a Bartrop Greenfield) sat in my garden. It was waiting to be built into the next racer, but could bring it to FoD, and actually make an appearance for once.

[Six-cylinder]

22 minutes ago, Coprolalia said:

You rang?

Have BLMRA lawnmower racing experience (see my asylum thread), will travel. 

@Six-cylinder, in all seriousness, I have an incredibly rare but ropey 1970s mower (a Bartrop Greenfield) sat in my garden. It was waiting to be built into the next racer, but could bring it to FoD, and actually make an appearance for once.

We would love to see you and your Bartrop Greenfield at the FoD.

Racing concerns me because of people getting hurt.

I had to look it up, is it Australian? Does it look like this? 

 

[wuvvum]

1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said:

Racing concerns me because of people getting hurt.

With a top speed of 5.8mph I would imagine the potential for serious injury is fairly slight...

[richardmorris]

1 minute ago, wuvvum said:

With a top speed of 5.8mph I would imagine the potential for serious injury is fairly slight...

From last discussions I think the possibility of any injury is a concern relating to future liabilities.

I had a serious cut on a finger at the FOD a few years ago that was entirely my fault and has completely healed but may still sue!  You get the drift.

[Six-cylinder]

7 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

From last discussions I think the possibility of any injury is a concern relating to future liabilities.

I had a serious cut on a finger at the FOD a few years ago that was entirely my fault and has completely healed but may still sue!  You get the drift.

We can't get insurance for the activities that take place at the FoD so you need to take care and make any insurance arrangements for yourself you deem necessary.

[richardmorris]

2 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

We can't get insurance for the activities that take place at the FoD so you need to take care and make any insurance arrangements for yourself you deem necessary.

How about a sign saying “ enter at your own risk”?

 

the bear traps are there simply for your protection!

[Six-cylinder]

Just now, richardmorris said:

How about a sign saying “ enter at your own risk”?

I do send that message out with new joining instructions.

 

[richardmorris]

Just now, Six-cylinder said:

I do send that message out with new joining instructions.

 

I think adults are fine, and children brought along just need to be made aware of machinery and moving blades.

[richardmorris]

1 minute ago, richardmorris said:

I think adults are fine, and children brought along just need to be made aware of machinery and moving blades.

Mind you, I speak as someone who had to call an ambulance to a 2cv club barbecue!

[Noel Tidybeard]

2 hours ago, Six-cylinder said:

I do send that message out with new joining instructions.

 

mind you this has as much to do with 98 octane cider as anything else🤣

[mat_the_cat]

3 hours ago, richardmorris said:

I had a serious cut on a finger at the FOD a few years ago

Many mornings at the FOD I've woken up with a headache - how do I make a claim?

[hairnet]

12 hours ago, richardmorris said:

How about a sign saying “ enter at your own risk”?

 

the bear traps are there simply for your protection!

Richard - you clumsy you cannot enter would be better

[Talbot]

10 hours ago, mat_the_cat said:

Many mornings at the FOD I've woken up with a headache - how do I make a claim?

The medicinal alcohol is usually still out on a table somewhere.  Claim yours before it's all gone!

[hairnet]

On 1/26/2022 at 8:43 PM, richardmorris said:

From last discussions I think the possibility of any injury is a concern relating to future liabilities.

I had a serious cut on a finger at the FOD a few years ago that was entirely my fault and has completely healed but may still sue!  You get the drift.

you nearly had bits fall off  drift obvs you didnt

 

[Six-cylinder]

I want to roll the camping paddock and orchard at the FoD and sometime ago bought a tow along large garden roller. It is loosely assembled but needs tightening up and the 80kg of dried sand poured into it I bought. Also we need to set up a tow pin to connect it to the new 13HP mower. It maybe 80kg of sand is not enough but we need to test it to see. Then some round and round on the mower pulling the roller.

The weather for the next week does not look too bad so I am thinking we could make a start. I am looking for a volunteer (s) to work on this project with me? 

[beko1987]

I've got the kids this weekend coming and no real plan for doing anything else yet if that helps? 

[Six-cylinder]

1 hour ago, beko1987 said:

I've got the kids this weekend coming and no real plan for doing anything else yet if that helps? 

Yes that would be great.

Forecast is 8°C and sunny Saturday and 10°C and cloudy Sunday.

 

[beko1987]

Ha, Eva had a positive lft half an hour ago... 

I have to downgrade my enthusiasm to who knows, maybe? 🙄😥

[richardmorris]

I am free , I think. I need a break.

[Slowsilver]

I am busy this coming weekend but free any other day this week. The weather looks OK for the next three days but a bit chillier on Friday. If you think it is a job that you and I can do with no additional manpower I could come over one afternoon and at least we could make a start.
 

[Six-cylinder]

3 hours ago, Slowsilver said:

I am busy this coming weekend but free any other day this week. The weather looks OK for the next three days but a bit chillier on Friday. If you think it is a job that you and I can do with no additional manpower I could come over one afternoon and at least we could make a start.
 

That would be good as it would not surprise me if we needed to get parts and that would be easier midweek. Wednesday? 

The photo is today.

[beko1987]

Hang on that's not how these things work, you can't start a FoD job by assessing the situation and parts required 😡 Just not proper

The correct way is to start looking at 10am on a Sunday, find the 2 or 3 simple parts required but unavailable at 10.05am on a Sunday, do one task with available parts then call the rest of the day off and drink tea... 

[Six-cylinder]

It lovely to have “Black Beauty” back yesterday and rare “Hi Ho Silver” is also on the drive.

[hairnet]

sooo wrong

 

[LightBulbFun]

1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said:

I it lovely to have “Black Beauty” back yesterday and rare “Hi Ho Silver” is also on the drive.

that makes me think, you need to get a Ford Falcon (preferably AU) Hearse, Limousine, or black painted Wagon and name it Black betty