@@christopherjones7459 Hope the photos help you. Enjoy using it as I have.

Thanks for the comment and lad it helped you👍👏

Yes no problem. The first set of stitches I showed was done using double layer of leather, and the way it handled that I’m sure I could use four layers.

@@geoffhalstead1811 great! I’m getting one tomorrow that I want to use for leatherwork, my new hobby

@@nfrench2100 Do replace the 105mm dia pulley on the motor with a 50mm one as that will lower the ‘speed’ of the machine. It’s an industrial unit and without care will run away at a frightening speed, hence all my effort to control it. My previous video only hints at what it can do. Good luck and make sure you use needles for use with leather. Post a video if you can/wish.

Otherwise, an excellent video. I prefer the crank without a centre bearing, it is less likely to break when running.

Thanks for your kind comment👍 You learn from your mistakes, this being my first Seven engine, BUT I build my own racing engines in the ‘70s so no excuse whatsoever.

The only difference between early and late block is that late have normal type push in Welsh plugs.

Hello Henrik, You didn’t miss anything. Search for ‘Stud extractor’ for info. Cannot do better than post this link for a similar set that I use. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3aYh6GJmM-Fmas

Ja van Risidale, Joburg

Thank you Rachael😀 I raced on the Kyalami F1 circuit in the ‘70s, modifying both my car and engines that taught me a lot. An experience I treasure.

Hello, Your video seems to not work.

@@st3pbackandpullup For me as well. No idea why. Will search computer for original and post again if I find it.

Una pregunta don ricardo, me vanden la singer 660 A2 pero la pura cabeza. Es posible en mexico asentarla en otra mesa y consegirle su motor y accesorios?

So happy you found my effort useful Mick👍👏 That’s why I’ve posted as many as I have, to help others.

Thanks Victor, Things went downhill after this video and only now getting body and head to work together, whereas before they wouldn’t🤬

@@geoffhalstead1811 well Ithink we go thought that stage be just get up and start angain .Byare you still working the a 7all the best

@@victor25880 Hope to start on the Ruby this year with luck.

Hello Aiden, Unfortunately health has put a stop to all work since suffering a cardiac arrest in hospital July 2019 whilst having a balloon inserted into one of my hearts main arteries. For some reason I’ve lost interest and can only assume it’s psychological. I’m healthy enough now, BUT when the brain says I’m ready to work on the car, my body says NO and vise versa. Frustrating doesn’t describe how I feel.🤬🤬🤬 Hope you found my videos helpful.

@@geoffhalstead1811 thanks for replying, I'm sorry to hear that, I hope you're feeling well now, merry Christmas and thanks for the videos! they've been really useful at improving my knowledge of what's going on in these things

@@aidenrobinson9388 Thank you and Seasons Greetings as well🎊🎊🎊

@@geoffhalstead1811 I have also been watching your videos with great interest. I can only wish you all the best for the new year and hope that you can resolve all your issues in 2022. Kind regards Colin

@@colinsmith7233 Thank you👏👍

Ian, Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately health issues have slowed me down to such an extent that I’ve done virtually nothing since July 2019, having an emergency balloon inserted into one of my heart’s main arteries due to blockage. Only now starting getting my enthusiasm back, after what I can only speculate as some sort of post psychological effect on me. One good thing is I no longer suffer angina and am now walking 3+ miles with ease, something I haven’t been able to do for 10 years or more. I certainly hope to add more videos, but cannot promise. Photos etc are always added to my thread on the Friends Forum: www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=205&page=11&highlight=Geoff+halstead

Sorry to hear of the health problems, I'm sincerely wishing you all the best. Thank you for taking the trouble to reply. Hopefully you will continue to get well.

@@ianlulham Thank you👍 I am frustrated beyond belief!🤬

Nicholas, My unexpected rush to hospital end July 2019 rather threw a large spanner in the works finding myself in an ambulance with ‘Blues & Twos’ going for an emergency balloon to be inserted into one of my heart’s arteries, then needing CPR to boot😳 Quite an experience I will never forget, but still here🤞 Am only now feeling up to it, what with two lots of severe toothache this last month😡 Am busy replacing the torch leads on my Clarke MIG with a 3m set so that I can easily reach the OS of the car, as the existing one is a near useless 1.5m long Hopefully will be ready to continue soon.

@@geoffhalstead1811 Don't do to much and keep well Nicky Reason

@@geoffhalstead1811 I wish you the best of luck and good health. P.S. I had no idea bees hatch out of cocoons. loved the video (-:

Thanks for your kind words👍👏 That front Flitch repair has been done and you wouldn’t know from looking at it now. The B-post metal has been done but not yet welded in place as I need to do repairs to the door first so I can line up the door jam. Major health problem end July 2019, having an emergency balloon insertion into one of my heart’s main artery, and needing CPR during the procedure, has really floored me, hence no videos since. Slowly getting back to normal. I really need to make a video update on these two items. Thanks for jogging my memory👍👏 Pity I cannot load photos of progress.

@@geoffhalstead1811 I hope you heal up quick ! I Enjoy watching a fellow enthusiast rebuild his car. Nice work and stay safe in this strange world we’re in at the moment.

enginebeer The TV is now even worse than before if that was possible, and I can spent the £157/year BBC License Fee, to watch any live TV, on far better things ‼️

TwoRaindrop It was pretty easy getting it all back together again. Repairing the first one is always the most nerve wracking as one slip and it heads for the bin. Much more confident now, thanks to all the videos on KZbin. Since upgraded to a 6s with the 5 as backup.

Soy Karma Trouble is they are so hypnotic in their action you can stand there wasting time watching, BUT so relaxing 🤔

James W Animal feed that you dilute using tap water Need to experiment, but anything between 5:1 to 10:1 works. Dunk the item onto the mix and leave it, but do stir regularly. Take out and rinse to check regularly as well, but it could take weeks depending in size of part and level of rust. Throw used molasses onto flower beds etc as it’s a good fertiliser

Good..job.. sir

Pat Riott She tried her best. Loved going for a drive with other half and myself, promptly falling asleep after a few minutes as she did right up to 5 years old. “No I’m not” was her famous retort when we asked her “You asleep?” Miss those days of her growing up😢

Michael Maylor Made me feel a real idiot when I realised.

Merci Alain.

@@geoffhalstead1811 Hi Geof U welcome I actually reconstruct a Rosengart LR2 the french Seven and need Advices and parts : would u be ok to exchange ? my email abarredd (at) gmail.com best regards

jessestrum Your biggest problem will be finding one! They are now like 'hens teeth'! I was very lucky finding my Boxford on eBay. Where do you live, as this will effect your chances of finding one? I certainly don't want to dissuade you from finding one, but you need to be vigilant and check every auction site you can just about every day, and ask local Model Engineer clubs as well as put a request on social media. Try eBay first, or the equivalent in your part of the World. Good luck, and if you do find one, then either inspect it for wear or ask the seller specific questions about that, specifically the ram.

i,m im richmond north yorkshire geoff i,ll probably get a mill then , thanks geoff

Contact all the second hand machine tool dealers as well, they advertise in the various model engineering magazines. Don't know if schools are still virtually giving away/binning their workshop stuff any longer, as previously.

thanks geoff

Hello John, All my files are 8" long. They need to be long enough to make contact with the support roller on the top arm.

did you have any problems obtaining files geoff can you buy modern ones and tweek them to fit thanks geoff

Yes I did! Took ages searching everywhere I could think of before I came across someone selling the set in the USA, as nothing anywhere else. Found a few more later on, Lady Luck smiling at me those days. Never seen any more for sale since. You will probably have to go the Harold Hall route unless you're as lucky as I was. Keep searching as you never know what Lady Luck has in stall.