Jerryjeeprichard Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 I’ve been accessorising. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 Lucky find today. NOS blade for the saw bench. Still wrapped in the cosmoline. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 Little progress over the last few weeks.. With the fitment of the petter engine, seems they have cut some of the original engine mountings to get the engine to sit low enough in the trailer frame. Fortunately a bulk of the original frame is still there, all be it with a few bits missing. It should repair. They had even left the original welds, so repositioning should be dead straight forward. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) Little bit of progress on the saw bench. Wings and wheels sent in for blasting, really pleased with what came back. Wheels have cleaned up like new, The wings are completely rot free, just few bumps and knocks, most of which have dressed out, Everything primed and top coated. Wheels treated to a new set avons. Edited August 31, 2023 by Jerryjeeprichard 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 That's a result! Looking at the pictures from when you recovered it, you'd expect at least mud guards to be rotten! Probably saved by umteen layers of paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 9 hours ago, OzH said: That's a result! Looking at the pictures from when you recovered it, you'd expect at least mud guards to be rotten! Probably saved by umteen layers of paint! Based of what I was told when I collected the trailer, it was kept indoors up in till 8 years ago, then moved into a wooded area, so I would say a combination of all three probably helped preserve it. There are lots of micro dents in the mudguard, I’m not sure whether to continue trying to dress these out, or apply filler, or just leave as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 13 hours ago, Jerryjeeprichard said: Based of what I was told when I collected the trailer, it was kept indoors up in till 8 years ago, then moved into a wooded area, so I would say a combination of all three probably helped preserve it. There are lots of micro dents in the mudguard, I’m not sure whether to continue trying to dress these out, or apply filler, or just leave as is. My view, its earned those over it's life, there is nothing major that I can see in the pictures, leave them as they are... but that's just me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Dwyer Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 8/18/2023 at 12:14 AM, Jerryjeeprichard said: Lucky find today. NOS blade for the saw bench. Still wrapped in the cosmoline. Something deeply satisfying about 'new-old-stock'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 (edited) Managed few hours on the trailer tonight. The fitment of the petter engine has seen some of the frame cut out to allow the crank handle to rotate. I rummaged some steel out the same thickness, a little set to with the grinder and welder. fortunately the left section of the trailer frame was intact so I had a pattern to Fabricated the missing section. Another little job ticked off. Edited September 3, 2023 by Jerryjeeprichard 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 This wheel was a spare with the saw. Anyone seen markings on the tyres like this. What does it mean? Ideas? I didn’t know whether or not to re-replicate on my trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 These markings on the tyre show that the trailer was in long term storage and the wheels were turned 90 degs and specific intervals 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Transport History Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 7:33 PM, Tony Lawrence said: There is (or was) another sawbench trailer out there. Around 2014 I tried to buy this one. It was covered in other vehicle parts in a run down garage. It was a typical horders paradise and the owner was not bothered enough to extract it. He gave me a couple of photos of what it used to look like and I managed to take a couple of it in situ, including the post-war plate. Goodness knows what has happened to it. On 8/13/2023 at 11:53 PM, Jerryjeeprichard said: Little progress on the trailer. I wasn’t sure what condition the spare blade box was in, looked good, but the only way to be certain was to remove it. No rot, great condition, just required the layers of paint removing, good sand up, treated to a thin layer wood preserver, On 8/5/2023 at 7:33 PM, Tony Lawrence said: There is (or was) another sawbench trailer out there. Around 2014 I tried to buy this one. It was covered in other vehicle parts in a run down garage. It was a typical horders paradise and the owner was not bothered enough to extract it. He gave me a couple of photos of what it used to look like and I managed to take a couple of it in situ, including the post-war plate. Goodness knows what has happened to it. Its still in regular use every winter, cutting up firewood.. At the time, when you were invited to come see it, the whole place was subject to probate, and stuff had to be left as is.. Gordon would only have sold it, if the proceeds were enough to buy another working saw bench. It's a monster if you ask me, I don't like getting within 10 feet of it when it's running! Now the estate is settled, he now plans to keep it, along with the generator unit, and all the other locally found WW2 stuff they collected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted September 18, 2023 Author Share Posted September 18, 2023 Hi Deborah. I think I had contacted few years ago on this saw bench, I hadn’t made the association this was the same one you had. Looks quite complete. Other than been a death trap to be near when it’s running. How does the little JAP engine handle when under load? Have you anymore up to date images you could share? Interested to know what model the JaP engine is, 5 or 6? Is the belt multiple v belts or one flat belt. Regards Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Transport History Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 13 hours ago, Jerryjeeprichard said: Hi Deborah. I think I had contacted few years ago on this saw bench, I hadn’t made the association this was the same one you had. Looks quite complete. Other than been a death trap to be near when it’s running. How does the little JAP engine handle when under load? Have you anymore up to date images you could share? Interested to know what model the JaP engine is, 5 or 6? Is the belt multiple v belts or one flat belt. Regards Richard Hiya, it's a monster, but not without a sharp blade. Most cutting can be done on tick over. Don't know what JAP engine it has, the shed it was in, is in the process of being rebuilt, so it's in another being stored. It'll probably come out in the winter again, as the wood runs low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Lawrence Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 On 9/18/2023 at 10:33 AM, Kent Transport History said: Its still in regular use every winter, cutting up firewood.. At the time, when you were invited to come see it, the whole place was subject to probate, and stuff had to be left as is.. Gordon would only have sold it, if the proceeds were enough to buy another working saw bench. It's a monster if you ask me, I don't like getting within 10 feet of it when it's running! Now the estate is settled, he now plans to keep it, along with the generator unit, and all the other locally found WW2 stuff they collected. I am glad it is still in use - I am now a bit too long in the tooth to manhandle/restore it but it was good to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 On 9/11/2023 at 9:50 PM, Richard Farrant said: These markings on the tyre show that the trailer was in long term storage and the wheels were turned 90 degs and specific intervals Thanks Richard, that clears up that conundrum. I must admit we were all doing a bit of head scratching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 Spare blade box now all painted up, just reading for stencilling up. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchman Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Great job and very useful too, The "T" plate is a nice touch as they are like hens teeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B series Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 I have just been reading about this saw bench trailer, and have seen the owner is wondering about the type of engine originally fitted. Well I dont know the answer but he might be interested to know that: 14 x Trailer, 10 Cwt, 2 wheeled, with Liner Porta 26 inch saw bench with 6hp JAP air cooled engine were sold at the 12th Branston sale in September 1968. They all had census numbers in the range 51YM61 to 52YM70. Maybe a 6hp JAP would be correct spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Ive been slowly collecting parts to complete some of the missing bits on the saw bench. I’ve managed to pick up a nice little WW2 JAP engine, model 5, originally from a generating set. Alas the foot print of the engine is too small to align with the mounting holes on the saw. I’ve done more research and I know know, also tying in with the comments above it is the JAP 6 engine I need to try and locate . Mounting holes on this size engine match and align the chassis on the trailer. I also had some luck in picking up an original enamel Liner sign, little enamel loss, but not to shabby. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 Some steady progress on the liner trailer. Just started to get the trailer broken down into its component parts ready to start getting parts blasted and painted. First task was to get the saw bench lifted off., serious bit of weight. Next job will be to tackle the axle and springs. Also still on the hunt for a JAP 6 engine, if anyone knows of one please get in touch. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 Some good luck this past week tracking down some of the missing parts for the saw bench. Located a complete portable saw bench, including the elusive JAP 6 engine. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordenj Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Excellent! They are still out there to be found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 On 3/30/2024 at 8:06 AM, cordenj said: Excellent! They are still out there to be found. I had started to give up hope of finding one. And then…… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryjeeprichard Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 Weekends progress. I had planned on repairing the old chassis frame. Just to awkward so on to plan B to fabricate another one from salvaged steel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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