Wallaby

[metalmad]

Im trying out a new to me varnish on the base,(nitrocellulose lacquer) so I guess after half a dozen coats or so, we will see how she comes up.
Seems to be touch dry in only minutes.
Pete

 

[ausdier]

Hi Pete.
That looks like it wood be a nice sturdy base for he Wallaby. :big: :big: :big:

 

[steamer]

Hey Pete, what kind of wood is that?

Dave

 

[ausdier]

Varnished..............? ;D :big: :big: :big:

 

[steamer]

;D

Right! is there any other kind!? :

:big:
Dave

 

[lordedmond]

I know its called

Tree Wood



I get my coat

Stuart

 

[metalmad]

I Gotta go with Darren and Stuart on this one Dave,
Its definitely some kind of tree wood with a coat of clear over it :big:
its a hardwood plank I got from a demolisher about 10 years ago to use as a ramp for a small grinder. For all I know it may be a hundred years old, I just took a skim of the top and bottom with a fly cutter on the Mill.
Pete

 

[steamer]

Looks just like Spanish Cedar.......
Thm:
Dave

 

[Maryak]

Looks just like Spanish Cedar.......
Thm:
Dave

Sorry but I reckon it's Tasmanian Oak :-\

Best Regards
Bob

 

[metalmad]

A wild stab in the dark might be red ironbark but thats just a guess Bob.
Pete

 

[steamer]

That's what I was looking for....I figure it's probably "local".....unless it came from a shipping crate :......The wood from the "Colony" is always interesting....
Dave

 

[Maryak]

Pete,

When I read "HARD" wood and looked at it; it looks just like some Tassy Oak I used to repair a park bench type garden seat. Then again,
I am no tree specialist so nice piece of wood, ironbark, oak, cedar all sound pretty good to me ;D

Best Regards
Bob

 

[ausdier]

Lopks good on that base Pete.
Must be just about ready to fire....??

 

[metalmad]

Hi Dave
Its always interesting when someone from one "colony" chats with someone from another.

Hi Bob
For all I know Buddy it may be Tassie oak, The colour is close and anyway, I never go on site till the tree is long gone :big:

Hi Darren
Its getting there
Ill give u and Bez a tingle when I want to fire er up, might have a few beers and make a video ;D
Here's a close up of the 1/8 oil pump drive shaft.
Pete

 

[bezalel2000]

Hi Pete

I hope I'm in town for the big day.

I've been flying around for work so much lately I'm starting to look for the seat belt every time I sit down for a meal :big:

Looking forward to seeing it running.

Bez

 

[steamer]

;D

 

[tel]

Sorry but I reckon it's Tasmanian Oak :-\

Best Regards
Bob

No setch an animal as Tassie Oak - it's a marketing name. The tree is usually messmate (E. obliqua) but a few other things get sold as it as well!

 

[Maryak]

IMHO that's a bit like saying there's no such thing as Western Red Cedar

Western Red Cedar
Botanical name
Thuja plicata
Origin
Western Red Cedar grows in North America.
Trading names
Western Red Cedar

So...................

Tasmanian Oak
Eucalyptus delegatensis, Eucalyptus obliqua and Eucalyptus regnans.
other common name Australian Oak/ Alpine Ash

From University of Tasmania

Best Regards
Bob

 

[metalmad]

Hi guys
Today I pressed on the driven gear, used a small file to broach the drive gear boss and locktighted it in.
Here's a close up, For reference the timing cover holes are 1/8 clearance and Despite what it looks like in the pic, its actually a nice sliding fit.
Pete

 

[tel]

Ah, the University of Tasmania - a fancy book larnin' school!