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Freitag, 13. Januar 2017
Another Ontario Paddle Maker David B of Red Hill Woods
Had the pleasure of meeting another custom paddle maker yesterday during a quick visit to the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show. Dave Borsellino of Red Hill Woods had a very eye-catching display of his paddles and other wood working items. Here are some of the samples from his website.
With the standard fare of commercial paddles being sold at various booths it was great to see a woodworker with a passion for custom designs. Apart from his paddle creations, Dave also makes wooden bows of various styles and woods, hand-made arrows made of sitka spruce and the accompanying leather craft as well. Most impressive!
For those in the Toronto area, the show continues until 5pm Sunday (February 26, 2017). If you can't make it and wish to learn more about Red Hill Woods, here is the link to their contact form.
Mittwoch, 11. Januar 2017
Hillman Imp Californian in red
The red was easy, it was once a white car, Rootes Car Co paint code 108 but when the car arrived with me it had been changed to red and red its been ever since.
I decided to spray the car myself, its a challenge to get a good standard of finish, what you see is gloss off the cun. I will later wet sand it with 1200 grit water paper, then power polish it with a Makita polisher and lambs wool mop.
The car is now forty eight years old (48) but still on its original 875cc bore and pistons, I checked out the crank and bearings, all looking like new and with the original Rootes supplied bearing shells.
The cylinder head and camshaft are sport, with a 310 lift camshaft and twin Stromberg 125cd carburetors fitted the engine will give 55 bhp which is more than enough to do 100mph or around 160kph.
The roof and the other side of the car will be done next.
Attention to detail, the re made sticker covers the seat belts fitted to the car.
The roof still requires painting, the car can be driven and the cars original seat belt is now fitted to the car.
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Smile!
Roy
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