[python] Re: baby python deceased
- From: Gideon Kahl <gideon.kahl@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:02:28 +0200
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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