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Re: Mills Hi Top Projects
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 10:24 pm
by pauljt71
grains wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2020 9:33 pm
A great effort and I really like the two tone blue black finish. It's nice to see the end result.
Thanks for your help
Re: Mills Hi Top Projects
Posted: Fri May 29, 2020 12:34 pm
by special when lit
Looks good. Why did you change the dagger handle?
Re: Mills Hi Top Projects
Posted: Fri May 29, 2020 12:36 pm
by treefrog
If I recall the dagger handle was a Bolands handle and probably meant to be on the Bolands machine he had....
Re: Mills Hi Top Projects
Posted: Fri May 29, 2020 12:43 pm
by special when lit
Ah, just re-read the start of the thread.
Re: Mills Hi Top Projects
Posted: Fri May 29, 2020 12:46 pm
by treefrog
Oddly they are not the same, although similar in shape. As with all Bolands stuff, they are a poor casting by comparison, and the shaft is fractionally longer, which means the hubs also are a slightly different shape and stick out further. It means the handle protrudes more, I guess to help get past the non-flush castings.
Re: Mills Hi Top Projects
Posted: Fri May 29, 2020 1:42 pm
by special when lit
Yes, I found that out when I bought a new boss for my Bolands, and it wouldn't fit.
Re: Mills Hi Top Projects
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2020 8:51 pm
by josse41
Rachat de crédit plus trésorerie
pauljt71 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 01, 2020 11:23 pm
So the collection of “bits” has all arrived. I hope to build 3 machines from the various parts. The black beauty seems to be a front on a wooden case. I am missing a back bonnet for one of the Mills Hi Tops. Does anyone out there have one or know where I can obtain a repro please? Lots of work ahead.....
Hello, I think I can help you, if it's still relevant of course
