Bare Bones Busa #3, Time for a Lathe Project (Solid Bar Bushes) !

Too much flex in the bar clamp bushes, so ill make some METAL ones..!
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[@coastalhillbilly3419]

The lathe and machine shop, the original 3D printer

[@michaeljohnson-li5nn]

Del, the alignment with the bed is technically know as its axis. If your lathe was a CNC controlled machine it would be classed as the Z Axis. On any CNC machine tool the Z Axis is always runs through the centre of the tool spindle. The machine I used to create part-programs for actually had two main spindles, one was designated as Z1, the other Z2. This gave the programmer the flexibility to control and drive them independently. It’s amazing how useful these mini lathes are for producing one-off parts. They lend themselves very nicely to the world of motorcycles as a majority of the parts to be turned (wheel spacers, bushes etc...) are well within the capacity of the machine. Ride safe Sir.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your insight Michael, it's a wonderful subject to learn for hobby purposes, and like you say, the world of motorcycles benefits so much from the ability to turn parts at home.

[@SoddingaboutSi]

I wonder what would happen if you got rid of the flex on the standard clipons. They seem to have a lot of movement. Probably end up with really buzzy bars, although the bar weights should get rid of most. Great video Del, your look well. That's good to see.

[@hunterjg777]

So did you say you were looking to sell this once you have completed everything? You sure you won't miss owning a Busa? :P

[@Moonfleet41]

NOT for sale in any way mate... this one is mine..!

[@hunterjg777]

@@Moonfleet41 good to hear. Look forward to your future vids on it

[@Butterfly07949]

Bless you Del just watched it again but this time with my mum. She was impressed when you mentioned at the end of the video that you worked to half a thou in tolerance. Her father/my grandad worked to these same tolerances building the supermarine spitfire. God bless Del and Penny love the crucifix at the beginning for as Moses put a snake on a poll and the children of Israel were healed so are you when you look at the cross as they did!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Marc for those blessed words... and we're glad you enjoyed the video, it was important to get these right to the best way I could... take care and keep safe, and say Hello to your Mum, thanks for watching both, D&Px

[@rsbharley4766]

Job well done Del. How nice to have a lathe to make the little bit and bobs you need. Your looking well mate, hope you're getting stronger day by day. Penny and you have a great weekend, take care. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate👍, getting stronger indeed, and keeping the meds and exercise under control..hope to be back to full fitness by the end of the year, it's a slow process, but in moving forward.. Have a good weekend too and take care of everyone. D&Pxx

[@RenegadesGarage]

Another great job Del.. Nice to see some lathe work. Thanks for sharing it..

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you buddy... Glad you enjoyed it.

[@coastalhillbilly3419]

Bionic Del, I’d never have known you had any medical issues if you haven’t said anything. Your Delboy apparel is cool, love cool obscure logos on my clothing, how about a not too bulbous flat brimmed ball cap?

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks for your kind words mate...feeling a lot better now. and I call those 'Skater caps".. and not a great fan of them.. prefer traditional baseball caps myself.!

[@harleyryder82]

I want to work with you!!! :-)

[@glaucolorenzetti1343]

Good job, I thought of doing something similar but I do not own a lathe. Why haven't you gone for a hard plastic material instead of metal, If I may ask? Isn't metal going to transfer more vibrations to the handlebars?

[@Moonfleet41]

The alloy taper bars have sufficient flex to keep things comfortable..

[@gorylizor]

Nice work as always! Shouldn't you have put rubber bushings for the vibrations on?

[@Moonfleet41]

No need, the bars will do all the cushioning i need mate..!

[@gorylizor]

@@Moonfleet41 Cheers!

[@Aitch412]

Nice one Del... had a mare swapping out my Bobber's plug ugly real light cluster for a Baak item... wish someone had did a vid for that wee bugger... why use 2 fasteners when Triumph can use 18 with loctite eh...? Ho hum... all done now and my it does look better than Triumphs monstrosity... loving the instructional style, good to see you back...👍😎🏍

[@leighmarshman5575]

Nice job mate hope your good aye 😘🤘🤘

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey buddy.. good to hear from you...All good here now, slowly recovering.

[@motoedd2437]

Not lost your touch .. marvelous Del.👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it

[@motoedd2437]

@@Moonfleet41 👍

[@garya3056]

Del and Penny- 2,000 more subs since Del took ill. NowTHAT’S amazing! 😎

[@philmorrow2446]

Love watching this channel!! My Friday is complete!!! Looks like your fuel pump is on the mend, good show!!!😁😁😁👍👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoy it Phil, and yes, the new Arc Reactor is bedding in nicely... soon be time to go back for the first service..! Have a great weekend mate and keep safe.

[@mikeopenshaw9128]

Great job mate - the look and function spot on - thanks as always for sharing!

[@Moonfleet41]

Many thanks Mike.. good to hear form you mate.

[@ian_morg]

Top job! Well done 😎👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Ian, Cheers mate.

[@yomama5785]

Love the Lathe work. thanks Del

[@Moonfleet41]

Very welcome, thats for watching.

[@spencerchapman1873]

Another delboy upgrade very nice hope you doing well 👍😀

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Spencer, 👍 on the mend for sure now.

[@bobwelch5056]

Welcome back brother

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Bob, good to hear from you.

[@davidgriego8722]

Maybe some plugs for the other holes?

[@coastalhillbilly3419]

Good idea. My buddy has a lathe in storage, when we get around to busting it out I think I’ll make caps, plugs and s covers for OEM some openings and holes that are left open from parts removal and upgrades

[@cliveholland4829]

Watching you come up with solutions and making things is so relaxing and good for the soul. So Great to have to back doing what you do best . You and Penny ride safe and have fun .

[@andyjrichie6709]

Great laith work , well done sir

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Sir

[@cecilyau4440]

This is possibly the most satisfying KZbin video I’ve ever seen. I had no idea how a lathe worked, and now, I have infinitely increased my knowledge, going from zero to 0.001% on the objective lathe knowledge scale. I am so glad to have discovered your channel as I will begin my motorcycle project this year. Thank you!

[@Moonfleet41]

You are most welcome Cecil, thank you for your feedback, and it's great to hear you will have a project going yourself.. Good luck with it.. Del.

[@cecilyau4440]

@@Moonfleet41 Thank you, Del. Views of your KZbin videos will be going up substantially in the coming months/(years?) as I slowly progress on my build. Take care, man!

[@Goldwing1500rider]

@@cecilyau4440 …. DELBOY gonna outlive us all!! By time he be working on hover motorcycles!! Wink

[@antonioguitarjazz]

Hello, I wish you a speedy recovery. A few years ago I suffered a heart attack and I thought it was all over. Were times difficult, but today I have my bike (Triumph t100) and I am very happy. In my recovery time I discovered your channel and I have to tell you that you are one of the "guilty" that my life was better than I imagined. I want to thank you and the people who accompany you for the time dedicated to people like me. Thank you my friend

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much Antonio for such a wonderful heartfelt message, it makes it all worth while with the time and effort taken to make videos, when we know they are so well appreciated. We hope you are fully recovered now, (as much as we ever can be) and keeping well, and thank you again for getting in touch, and supporting what we do.

[@jimhamilton2477]

Interesting to find out if you had more vibration using aluminium solids?

[@szlachcic12345]

Hi Dell. Can you rework my fork clamps this way ? How can we arrange that? I've got rubber bushings to get rid of for exact same purpose.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sadly Peter, i don't take on any outside work, just do jobs for myself and that keeps me busy..

[@RenchRanch]

Really trick! Turned out just as nice as some British Customs bit's I've seen for the Triumph's. Having the lathe (and knowing how to use it) is very slick. Need a part, just make it. Nice to see you back at it Bro. The Busa will be sweet. Cheers and Take care. Mike & Melly

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Mike.. great to hear from you Brother, hope you're both well over there.. and thank you for your kind words. now you have space in the cool new garage, maybe it's time for a lathe too.? you know you want one.. Keep safe both and have a great week.. chat soon.. D&Pxx

[@ludwigeilers429]

Looking good mate...and even those inserts look good.😊

[@luc1ferblack]

I liked the original top plate i would have left it on and cut the fixed bars down and used them to mount things on like ram mount holder

[@OatCakeProductions]

Nice bit of lathe work there Del. Is it as satisfying as it looks? The rubber mounting had about as much movement as my mates old Honda CB250 G5 back in the 70's. Thanks for bringing back memories of good times. Dave.

[@Moonfleet41]

Absolutely mate... my most favourite garage pastime.! Cheers Dave, thanks for watching.

[@dozer3955]

Brilliant... watch from Australia

[@JamesMcCreadie71]

Lovely job, they look great. Hope you're feeling better.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you mate! 😊

[@jasonshortphd]

5 hours? Wow, well done. I haven’t used a lathe in years. But back when I did I think that would have taken me a couple days to get right. They look great, but won’t they end up being very buzzy with no damper at all? I would probably have put a rubber washer/spacer between them and the bars just as a dampener. But I have not ever working on that type of bike, so maybe its not an issue. Great video.

[@Moonfleet41]

No it won't be a problem, the wider alloy bars have an amount of flex and it's a smooth engine anyway... thanks for your kind words, glad you enjoyed it.

[@gerard4444]

good to see you work... are you gonne shape the spacer the same as the klem ? now its looks.... you no, keep up the good work my man. greets to you and P

[@arnybarmy]

Nice work Del most satisfying to watch - your inner machinist is coming on nicely, I can imagine many, many ways that I could make a mess of a project like this :-) Have a great weekend both of you!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate.. pulled it off i guess, and learned a lot long the way.. have a great weekend too and keep safe. D&Px

[@paulharast1958]

Awesome and Nice Solid Job 🤗🤭 Penny and You Del Ride Safely and Have A Wonderful Week 🙃🙂😉

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Paul.. really enjoyed getting back on the lathe for something interesting.. enjoy your week too buddy.. D&Pxx

[@robobrien3533]

need a bit of advice if possible. I'm getting on and ride a 2001 Yamaha r1 with clip on handlebars. Is it possible and more importantly safe to drill the top yolk to put risers on to have a more upright riding position or do I have to go down the rather expensive purpose made top yolk to achieve this. would appreciate your advice thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Rob.. i would have to see the yoke underneath to make sure it has enough thickness of metal to drill and hold the bar clamps securely.. i haven't looked under one before so not sure.. as long as the part you plan to drill through has the full thickness of the rest of the yoke, and enough area so the holes have the thickness of the bolt all around them... then that could be ok... but you'd have to check to be sure mate.. Good luck with it and i hope it works out ok..

[@randymarion2466]

Definitely more solid ... I cannot help but think the original rubber units also did some vibration dampening .... curious to see how these solid units fare in actual use. Great video and keep up the good work!

[@Moonfleet41]

Plenty of flex in the much wider alloy bars mate, the clip-ons were tucked right in to the forks, now the hand position is about 9" wider apart...should be fine..! Thanks for watching.

[@alexclarke5026]

Hi Del, good call on getting the play out of the bars, the Busa is the favorite of all the 50 odd bikes I have owned. It was the first bike where I noticed the effect of positive counter steering, they do like a good shove on the bars to get them down and through the corners. I would love to see you do a full nuts and bolts refurbish back to standard on a gen one Busa. With the care you lavished on the Triumph it would be a good watch.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Alex.. sadly i have no plans for a restoration on this bike.. it's way past the point of no return.. but it's totally mechanically sound, and will make a killer street fighter...it's gonna be a right street weapon. however the next proper project will be another build like the Legend, a "Resto-mod" makeover to create a really great looking, one of a kind bike at the end.. just got to source the donor bike and they're really rare..!

[@MintyGusto]

Spot on! Good to see you back on the lathe and thinking outside of the box again Del!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate👍

[@istvanvigh2367]

Nice work and very imaginative ! Pefect solution !

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much!

[@beozzie690]

Great to see you back.. now I think it’s time for you and Ms Penny to make the switch from North London to SW 6.. London is Blue and a lot easier on you heart.

[@Moonfleet41]

We''re not in London any more mate.. and why Fulham.?

[@beozzie690]

@@Moonfleet41 there’s only one club mate... Champions of Europe

[@renzovc]

hey brother , i have to tell you, the lathe is an amazing machine and just watching you work on it is very relaxing! great work brother !!! stay safe guys cheers from new york !!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Brother, it's relaxing for me too, making your own parts saves money and keeps your project unique too.. Take care and keep safe over there.. Love & Respect to you both.. D&Pxx

[@christophermcreynolds6001]

Great to see you on the lathe and full of confidence.

[@deangentles4966]

Hi Del amazing lathe skills all them school metal classes paid off buddy You are looking a 100 cent xx to P

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy.👍 it was the very place i learned to use a lathe, (big huge 40 year gap in between lol) but hand skills never leave us aye, they just get a bit rusty. Take care and enjoy your weekend.. D&Px

[@Gallagher2112]

Nicely done sir. Great to see you back in action. Cheers!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Patrick. It's great to be back.. !

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Nice job, Del. Looks solid, well engineered. I've been away for some time. You've been busy meanwhile, back to your old form. Get well soon, Günter from Nürnberg

[@Moonfleet41]

Welcome back Günter, good to hear from you.

[@enduromotorradtouren]

@@Moonfleet41 Thanks. Good to see new videos from you. You look and sound like before. All the best, Günter

[@plageran]

maybe a drop of thread locker to keep it in place?

[@davidshearer9545]

Great to see you back doing what you do best,del look up a boy up here in Scotland, he's on KZbin and it's called RRC restoration,he is making great videos much like yourself back in the old garage, he's just started on a Ducati 916. The first video of the strip down is up on KZbin now, really worth watching this guy,you and him are my go-to place 👍 looking forward to the next video del , keep well and staying healthy,ps get penny to feed you up you look like you've lost weight 🥩🍰🍻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks David, great channel, looks like a cool project... starting a new unusual project myself soon, something a little less common, and it'll run alongside the Busa build.

[@Moonfleet41]

Oh and just a headsup in return "Quid Pro Quo"... check out '46works'... that's a bike builder that puts us all to shame, i consider him possibly the very best motorcycle channel on the internet..!

[@simonrawle7885]

dell with alloy please stop the lathe before clearing any chips wen parting . it has a nasty habit of wrapping round the tools and pulling your hand in to the chuck

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for the tip Simon, always good to take all the precautions aye.

[@garya3056]

Pretty darn incredible, Del. Even if I had the same tools and equipment, I probably would have just stared at the problem for 5 hours and then went to the pub. In a word, brilliant execution of those awesome engineering things going on in your head. Hope you’re feeling better… don’t push yourself and do listen to nurse Penny! Have a great weekend there both of you… 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Gary, it was a fun project and good to stretch the mind and noodle out solutions, a bit like playing Sudoku but you have something practical at the end of it! It also helps to have a focus, I'm still far from fit so it's also a therapy at the same time. Have a great weekend both, keep safe, D&Px

[@garya3056]

@@Moonfleet41 I’m sure, Mate. And you do the same! Thx for all you both do for this huge community you’ve created! 😎

[@n22pdf]

Wow great job Del you’ve certainly got more common sense than me lol all the best 😀👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Pete 👍, simple solution and made a decent result.

[@jimmykelly2809]

Another great vid! Greetings from northern Illinois

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey, thanks Jimmy, good to hear from you.

[@davidcort2857]

Nice job there Del.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks David. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@davidcort2857]

@@Moonfleet41 No probs Del, in watching your vids i decided to make some bungy hooks for my Bandit as it didn't come with any, if i could find out how to send i pick i would show you.

[@Moonfleet41]

@@davidcort2857 no worries, email to [e-mail] !

[@markb3180]

Well engineered Del

[@nicholasbishop3300]

That's better Del Nick Australia

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers Nick.. have a good weekend mate.

[@MrAndyCarlos]

So good to see you back doing this incredible work 😊

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Andy!! 😊 Glad you like it and it's good to be back.

[@d.fresh.750]

So glad to see you back at it! Nice bit of machining, my friend...love some good lathe videos!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy.👍 Good to hear from you.

[@mjhodges5903]

Excellent work brilliant...👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bushratbeachbum]

Nice one mate. Ill be firing up the lathe for some mods on the 87 Fj1200 i just picked up. Super excited !! Good to watch along and get the stoke back for machining!! WHOOOOOP!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Congratulations mate, what a great bike for a project, so much potential, have fun with it and enjoy the journey!

[@bushratbeachbum]

@@Moonfleet41 cheers fella, im absolutely made up. First spoke by text to the guy about it in 2018, recently got rid of a couple of project bikes i have no use for, text him last week on the barest of hopes, still had it, not moved, same price. $400aud. It's clean and tidy, stock standard bar a carbon can. Gotta decide what direction to go with it so I'll put it on the road for a bit to get a feel for it. Im watching back over the busa build to re engage the brain processes. Glad to find your channel and get the kick i needed to get back to modifying. Im thinking a cleaner lined rat at the moment but that'll probably change! Hope you're healing well and you're both happy. Cheers!!

[@bushratbeachbum]

I also picked up an ac/dc tig unit for $250 to celebrate! Haha!! Huy was selling just the unit but as i was leaving, rummaged around and found me a gas flow reg, pedal, leads and gave me a handful of consumables! What a legend!!

[@Moonfleet41]

@@bushratbeachbum Sounds like a top bloke.. have fun with it all mate .

[@fader2701]

hope things are doing good for you 2.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Richard, all good here buddy... thank you for your support .

[@BrookyGSA]

makes me want to buy a lathe

[@Moonfleet41]

Do It !

[@Vectamart]

I shall be ordering a lathe from Machine Mart in the New Year and hopefully putting into practice some of the many things that I have learned from your videos. I also intend to buy a milling machine, a bandsaw/chop saw, a 3-in-1 sheet metal machine and a planer / thicknesser.

[@Anonymous-pb9yb]

Hello there,you make the best videos and your knowledge is apt and precise,unmatched skills I must say,I got my front end (Front forks,Steering stem,Top plate,handle bar)replaced and swingarm arm,rear shock absorbers replaced,still when I ride the bike ,the forks are not parallel slightly biased towards left side,I have loosened all bolts and retorqued as you have mentioned in your videos,fork alignment ones,Please help,I ride Hero karizma R,a detuned version of honda crf 230

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi there.. Often the forks are reluctant to "self centre" just by plunging as i showed.. so in those cases.. with the help of a friend, do it again, but this time, stand in front of the bike with the wheel between your legs, and force the bars straight.. then get your helper to tighten the bolts in sequence while you hold it still.. and don't forget to check the rear wheel alignment too because if that;s out it can make the frotn feel out too..!

[@Anonymous-pb9yb]

@@Moonfleet41 Thankyou so much,is there is any chance the front mudguard and its bracket can change the alignment of fork bottoms while tightening the Mudguard bolts?the forks and front end appear all aligned at standstill,its when I ride the bike,the forks appear to be tweaked towards the left side

[@Moonfleet41]

@@Anonymous-pb9yb No, not likely, it's soft plastic and shouldn't pull your forks about... check also that your handlebar clamps are aligned in the top yoke as they have flex in them too...

[@Anonymous-pb9yb]

@@Moonfleet41 You're God,I just fixed it today,the clamps were not aligned ,they were loose and now the handle is completely perpendicular to the forks,And I liked what you said in your recent video,Learn to improve,God bless .

[@gerrypowell2748]

Great job and accurate well impressed❤️

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much 😀

[@chrispayne1029]

Bloody awesome job Del 👏👏👌🏻👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers Chris, enjoyed making them mate.

[@kevinrobertfrasier1309]

Top Job

[@coloradokid1346]

Awesome job Del. Love the lathe.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Brother. 👍 my favourite garage toy..!

[@SurreyRider]

Great to see you back with a good strong start! Gotta love a lathe project. All the best Dell. SR

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy.👍 Good to hear from you, have a good weekend too.

[@myz06rocks]

Tons of patience there Del. 😳

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, it's a labour of love and my favourite past time in the garage!

[@robertadams4415]

As always great video

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@adrianbegbie1556]

Looks great..

[@springy-2112]

Some people want the moon on a stick ! Well, stop wanting ,get on a lathe and make it ! Says me who doesn't own a lathe but has a willing colleague 😉.. Top job Del love it ! 👍🏻☮❤ btw I think we should call it "Aluminilliumnum " to embrace all cultures . 🤓

[@Moonfleet41]

Why when i read that word do i naturally sing.."Do Dooooo Do Do Do".. ! and maybe it's time ot get a lathe buddy..😉

[@springy-2112]

@@Moonfleet41 what a Muppet! mena mena ....😉

[@loddude5706]

@@Moonfleet41 - Is singing along a phenomenon-nonne-nonny or nae? : )

[@cedricletourneur5980]

Génial!

[@bubbles1863]

Awesome job del 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy👍

[@jayward9390]

With some relaxation music in the back ground could be therapeutic that little Gem of a video ✊✌

[@nickmitton7350]

Good skills Sir. I used to love working on the Lathes when I was younger. 😎👍🏍

[@freedomforall8258]

Can you please tell me the size of the top and bottom of the triple tree where the forks mount up? The only measurement I can find online says the forks are 50mm idk.

[@Moonfleet41]

I'm not near the bike at the moment mate, and won't be until Monday, so drop me the question in an email and ill remember to measure them when im next there...

[@freedomforall8258]

@@Moonfleet41 omg I'm so sorry I kno it's super early. You kinda caught me off guard by actually responding I didn't think you would lol but thanks I'll shoot you an email Monday.

[@Moonfleet41]

@@freedomforall8258 Hey no problem buddy, happy to help, i know what you mean, the top of the fork is slimmer then the lower part the fits in the lower tree...yet they only give one diameter..so which is it?... ill measure both areas on Monday and drop you back the sizes in the afternoon (our time)...

[@Moonfleet41]

@@freedomforall8258 Ok, UPDATE.. i had to drop into my unit today to grab some tools, so checked the forks for you while i was there.. Top is 50mm, and lower tree diameter is 55mm.. Hope that helps you sir.. Good luck with it.. Del.

[@freedomforall8258]

@@Moonfleet41 Thank you so much,your a lifesaver thank you.

[@JDnBeastlet]

Excellent work, my friends. Thanks especially for explaining the in depth how you measured and matched the taper. Great result!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you John, I'm no expert at this, any formal education in the use of a lathe was 40yrs ago at school, I guess one lesson I must have paid attention in!

[@martindavies8326]

Great job Del, I thought you might have gone for nylon inserts, to reduce buzz at the bars, but the aluminium ones do look better.⚙️🔩🔧👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Naah, perfect material mate, the bars have some flex which will be plenty of give for a comfy ride..

[@user-tj3cf7se6h]

Solid - stable ., 👍 .

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy.

[@user-tj3cf7se6h]

@@Moonfleet41 . As always Sir .

[@allenhuling598]

Great video, Del! Very nice solution, looks awesome, and fun to see you back doing something you love!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Allen. 👍 Happiest making parts for sure..

[@mark7218]

Great job Del , now put your trotters up and rest .

[@alasdairduncan7200]

This has been incredibly satisfying to watch love the quotes at the start welcome back del amazing to see you back where you belong ❤❤❤

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much Alasdair, we're really glad you're enjoying the videos, and it's great to be back.

[@samgardiner771]

Well that's my therapeutic fix for the start of the weekend. Great solution and engineering skills.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Sam, glad you enjoyed it sir.

[@doniturner5077]

Awesome you are becoming a pro. Practice pays off sir great work enjoyed it thank you.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks you for your kind words 👍, it gets a little easier with every project!

[@tinks43]

(P) Great result! Worked out perfectly & certainly locked the bars up 👏🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey buddy.. yeah, 'job done' aye.. hope you're having a great weekend, keep safe and take care of everyone mate.. D&Pxx

[@iliecosmin4827]

Brings me back memories of the time when I was working on the lathe machine , always a pleasure watching your videos , love it ! \m/

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Ilie 👍 Glad you enjoyed it .

[@jamesmich4973]

That was a really cool solution

[@uk6928]

As always....well done. Nice to see you fit again💪

[@Moonfleet41]

Not exactly fit mate, still a long way to go, but fine for day to day work... thanks for your kind words.

[@Sigtrygg_Gale.]

Great job mate, really enjoyed this 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it buddy.

[@twillum]

Brilliant

[@getoffmygrass6974]

Nice work Del! Something tells me as a kid, your remote control cars lasted a day before it was in pieces, reassembled and turned in to a top fuel dragster. "Need a toy, make a toy" lol. So glad to have you back Del, you were missed. 🍻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, yeah pretty much, sadly im of an age where we didn't have remote control toys.. but i did build my own 'tracker' bicycle in junior school..!