Sunday, March 28, 2010

HKB buffer reassembly Pt 1

Work has continued renewing the life expired wooden blocks that sit between the buffers and the headstock on both ends of the HKB.

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The headstocks were stripped back and primed ready for the new buffer blocks.

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All the buffer parts were stripped and requalified prior to painting.

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New backing blocks were prepared for installation.

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The four buffer assemblies were reassembled one by one.

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All metal surfaces were painted with metal primer.

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The team begin to assemble the left side buffer.

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Steve makes final adjustments

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Brett tightens the four mounting bolts.

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A visitor from Merriwa dropped in to lend a hand.

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Another busy day. More updates soon.