[python] Re: baby python deceased
- From: Gideon Kahl <gideon.kahl@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:03:22 +0200
I mean, Hi RhG
2009/9/17 Gideon Kahl <gideon.kahl@xxxxxxxxx>
> Hi John
>
>> Now my Python is nearly ready (at last!) I like the look and feel of it
>> so well I don't like to think of it dying of rust.
>
>
> Share some photos with us so that we can also appreciate the looks. Keep
> us inspired.
>
> Gideon
>
> 2009/9/17 Rhisiart Gwilym <Rhisiart@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Siwmae John!
>>
>> Thanks for the linseed oil tip. I'm just starting to recconoitre large
>> paved areas locally, to practise off-road, and thinking about what colour to
>> paint. I'll do the boiled-linseed trick too, for sure. Now my Python is
>> nearly ready (at last!) I like the look and feel of it so well I don't like
>> to think of it dying of rust. Same general shape as Dirk's and much
>> inspired by his, and Marc's, since my leg-length dictates 20-inch wheels.
>>
>> One point worth offering to anyone contemplating a first build: even if
>> you think you'll only build one (and probably you won't; you'll get the bug)
>> it's worth taking the time to build a jig. I didn't, and constantly noticing
>> slight misalignments, and going back and re-doing this and that, is one of
>> the reasons it's taken me so long. As the old saying goes: Do it once, do it
>> right. (Wish I could remember that)
>>
>> Hwyl, RhG
>>
>>
>> Sad when a good bike goes. I liked the look of that little machine. Maybe
>>> when I finally build it will be like that.
>>>
>>> It looks in the photo like internal corrosion is to blame. Might I
>>> suggest next time in addition to painting the outside that you treat all the
>>> internal tubing with boiled linseed oil. Pour it in. slosh it about and
>>> drain. If necessary drill 3mm holes and inject with a syringe then cap with
>>> a sealed pop rivet. Even better would be Stitts Tube Seal Oil if you can
>>> get. I use it in the steel tubing of my aircraft.
>>>
>>> Looking forward to your next build.
>>>
>>> John Lewis
>>>
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