Work has continued renewing the life expired wooden blocks that sit between the buffers and the headstock on both ends of the HKB.
The headstocks were stripped back and primed ready for the new buffer blocks.
All the buffer parts were stripped and requalified prior to painting.
New backing blocks were prepared for installation.
The four buffer assemblies were reassembled one by one.
All metal surfaces were painted with metal primer.
The team begin to assemble the left side buffer.
Steve makes final adjustments
Brett tightens the four mounting bolts.
A visitor from Merriwa dropped in to lend a hand.
Another busy day. More updates soon.