Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | joegrgraham | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/joegrgraham/activity/ Activity feed for joegrgraham. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:55:48 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3a817125ede5464c93d055e1618d27c8 joegrgraham started the topic VHGMC Facebook Group in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/vhgmc-facebook-group/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:12:22 +0100 The VHGMC now has a Facebook group.
Search for Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club and please join the group.
The group can be used to post videos and photos of machines and displays either at home or at shows. Links to shows, rallies and ploughing matches/working days with a Horticultural presence are welcome and the admin team will…[Read more]

]]> cc9c6d9473957656adde34d024a716d3 joegrgraham changed their profile picture https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/25831/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:55:05 +0000 0 a3f641c05877e49eabd97dd950531ee4 joegrgraham replied to the topic The Cultivator. February 2024 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/the-cultivator-february-2024/#post-41834 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:52:28 +0000 Mine arrived today.
Nice to see some photos from Weeley (I was too busy making dust to take any myself!)
The Anzani is missing her bonnet in the photo as it was so hot, she was getting a bit warm, so went topless for the weekend!.

]]> e1ee8ab1aba136d0314110e403f3f2cd joegrgraham started the topic Iron Horse clutch springs. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/iron-horse-clutch-springs/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:09:49 +0100 Does anyone know the correct specs’ (load, gauge etc) for Anzani iron horse clutch springs?
Or know of a source for replacements?

]]> 4786e20e4875aca54b2fa3f3506c1be6 joegrgraham replied to the topic Weewley working weekend 2023 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weewley-working-weekend-2023/#post-41204 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:56:48 +0100 Back home and packed away from another brilliant Weeley weekend.
Big thank you to Dave and Robert for all their effort putting the weekend together, and also to Mr Weeley for hosting us again, and arranging such lovely weather!.
See you in September.

Joe.

]]> ca96a6a6244f67aaaa3a2fd3e9464ef0 joegrgraham replied to the topic Gloucestershire Vintage Extravaganza in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/gloucestershire-vintage-extravaganza/#post-40512 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:41:13 +0000 Thanks Charlie.
Have sent Andrew a message.

]]> 105645f90091b7cb599a9b91557f80f2 joegrgraham started the topic Gloucestershire Vintage Extravaganza in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/gloucestershire-vintage-extravaganza/ Sun, 05 Feb 2023 11:24:04 +0000 Is the club planning to have a stand at South Cerney again this year?.
If yes, who do I need to contact to enter an exhibit?
Thanks,
Joe.

]]> d6153f40981ff2a6aa07a85efa5a4896 joegrgraham replied to the topic Weeley Working Weekend in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-working-weekend-2/#post-39973 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:46:23 +0100 Thanks again to both yourself and Mr Weeley for another fantastic weekend.

]]> 22c00f48bcf969d8431ea5f7baa08272 joegrgraham replied to the topic Weeley Working Weekend in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-working-weekend-2/#post-39763 Sat, 20 Aug 2022 19:27:04 +0100 Thanks Dave,
Looking forward to it, see you on the 17th!

Joe

]]> 0657c92cfae56e50daf13ff4618a9d58 joegrgraham replied to the topic South Cerney Rally in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/south-cerney-rally/#post-39685 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:15:18 +0100 It was a great show, and the stand really did the club proud!.
I think Charlie deserves a special thank you, I was there Saturday and everytime I walked past he was on duty.
Hopefully I will be a bit more organised next year and will bring something to put on the stand.

]]> fe1bac87675b49cbade5d6bbfe745df2 joegrgraham replied to the topic What Scythe mower for Hay making? in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/what-scythe-mower-hay-making/#post-38805 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:32:36 +0100 Are you looking at an Allen purely for budget reasons? Or is the ground not suitable for full size tractor?
There is bound to be an enthusiast locally with a fergie/dexta type tractor and a finger bar mower who would be willing to have a day ‘playing’.
What do you do about fluffing and windrowing the cut grass?.
Another option may be to contact…[Read more]

]]> 5a6164d6f06b13474bceaaa590603447 joegrgraham replied to the topic Working day Sunday 13 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/working-day-sunday-13/#post-38658 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 07:43:41 +0000 Yes, I’ll be there.

]]> e8400b213579fd89c27cedb2ea626db3 joegrgraham replied to the topic Allen scythe ignition. in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-ignition/#post-37573 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:48:53 +0100 Thanks for the info.
I’d read about the governor issue, but have to admit I thought that was regarding earlier engines.
I believe the condenser was removed along with the points, will check later.
I do find magnetos a bit of a black art, and finding the module flummoxed me a bit, the Internet seems split between them being the best thing since…[Read more]

]]> 01f1f9aea1a04171a6b8b0c7fb43bc16 joegrgraham started the topic Allen scythe ignition. in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-ignition/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:44:44 +0100 Hi all,
I’ve just acquired an Allen scythe, model TS with the Villiers 25C 2 stroke engine.
I’m missing a spark at the moment, removed the flywheel to find its been fitted with a Nova2 ignition module.
Are the any checks/adjustments that can be done on the module, do I just replace the module, or do I refit the original points (which I…[Read more]

]]> 8d5d3af620c5a1df3630ddd39677c876 joegrgraham replied to the topic Help!!- Identification Required! in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/help-identification-required/#post-37558 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:12:30 +0100 Looks like a two-man manual pump, most
probably fire service, although missing the coupling, the outlet looks the right size for a fire hose.
Nice little bonus piece!.

]]> 02ff0bcde371008519172d9ae2e8014e joegrgraham replied to the topic A little Quiz in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/a-little-quiz/#post-35877 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:41:22 +0000 For no 3, I’m going for Malmesbury in Wiltshire. Eilmer the flying monk who leapt off the Abbey roof with homemade wings in 1005ad.
There are no records as to where Eilmer was born.

]]> 3e6e26ae80a23032125fb4306e7d3fab joegrgraham replied to the topic Re purposed Lawnmower in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/re-purposed-lawnmower/#post-35843 Sun, 15 Nov 2020 20:22:33 +0000 Haven’t seen anything like that for a while!
Not sure about moles, usually you would use something like that to flush rats out to the waiting terriers.
The internals of the engine are probably going to be a gunky mess as you would add a few drops of oil to the fuel to get the required smoke!.

]]> db2704a9498cb97fd89987d1419e2828 joegrgraham replied to the topic Club insurance question in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/club-insurance-question/#post-35753 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:56:43 +0000 As far as I know, if the machine was designed to be ridden on, eg a ride-on mower, you do need rta insurance to use it in a place where public have access (at a show/rally).
I insured my ransomes mg2 with NFU, can’t remember the exact details, but it was a decent public liability cover, theft etc, for £60 for the year.

]]> ce45276b8853b85c11e64124310c96df joegrgraham replied to the topic Time to reflect on a difficult year with an impending lockdown in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/time-to-reflect-on-a-difficult-year-with-an-impending-lockdown/page/2/#post-35747 Sun, 08 Nov 2020 16:43:06 +0000 From my own personal point of view, the whole thing has been positive.
The first lockdown gave me time to completely stop, reassess and reset.
I reconnected with my family, and I realised that I needed to be a lot more self-sufficient, (some would say I’ve gone feral!).
To that extent, I started my own business back in the summer, and I’ve now…[Read more]

]]> 5dbfad6c08d32142f1b3f9cc0c0cc69d joegrgraham replied to the topic Batric in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/batric/#post-34579 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:30:31 +0100 A quick Google shows that the company were also know as Braune of Stroud, and Batricar Ltd.
The main business, certainly in the mid 70s was inavlid/mobility cars. They seem to have had a reasonable presence in the USA.
For interest, Griffin Mill is now an antique centre, an artist studio and a paint manufacturer.

]]> 67372ddc5332427583f0bca4f51d8db6 joegrgraham replied to the topic Batric in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/batric/#post-34578 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:17:24 +0100 I’ve personally never heard of them, but I know the address, I’ll make some enquiries. Might be worth contacting the Museum in the Park at Stratford Park in Stroud (when they reopen), they certainly hold records on Budding, Ferrabee etc.

]]> 77d6b32719c49227db47a60eee2dd993 joegrgraham replied to the topic Where will it end in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/where-will-it-end/#post-34096 Fri, 01 May 2020 20:48:00 +0100 Am I imagining the asking price of the trusty steed that has appeared today??

]]> 19ea19ef24efb726f211fe739aeb691a joegrgraham replied to the topic Weeley 2020 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2020/#post-34003 Sat, 25 Apr 2020 14:02:54 +0100 Gutted Dave. Totally understandable though, and the right decision in light of events.
Just have to make 2021 the biggest and best yet!!
All the best mate,
Joe.

]]> cfaf48088c703967f66a80db80419d5a joegrgraham replied to the topic Coronavirus - How should we behave? in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/coronavirus-how-should-we-behave/#post-33568 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:25:45 +0000 I think you are pretty much going along the right lines.
Businesses need our support, particularly small, family run outfits who should be able to carry on with online orders, as long as the postal service keeps working, and the businesses are still able to obtain parts and materials themselves.
I certainly think there will be many a long put off…[Read more]

]]> 8db47e877b55bb7d56bd1fd8dc1a3be4 joegrgraham replied to the topic BMB Briggs & Stratton ZZ in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-briggs-stratton-zz/#post-33471 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 17:27:11 +0000 New old-stock carb kits are usually available quite easily from the US.
The old Briggs flo-jet carb can be very temperamental, make sure that every joint is well sealed, check that you haven’t got any play in the throttle butterfly shaft. If you do get a carb kit, run a tap down the jet holes before replacing the jets to make sure that the jets…[Read more]

]]> fd19d42190b66540b508b5cbc714767d joegrgraham started the topic Club insurance. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/club-insurance/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 19:23:17 +0000 Just looking for insurance for my Ransomes mg, and it got me thinking, if a Trusty ( covered by the club insurance) is operated with a riding bogey, does it still class as pedestrian operated or does it become a ride-on?.

]]> 79fa09c7a58db5548fb696d52f04c89d joegrgraham replied to the topic Merry Tiller Truck. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/merry-tiller-truck/#post-32469 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:54:07 +0000 Thank you Jim, you’re a star. Looks fairly simple to fabricate, I’ll have to have a rummage in the metal pile.
Just out of interest, is your chassis tubular or box section?

]]> 63d1a8dc07aa95b6d7ec129d5af74852 joegrgraham replied to the topic Merry Tiller Truck. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/merry-tiller-truck/#post-32469 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:54:07 +0000 Thank you Jim, you’re a star. Looks fairly simple to fabricate, I’ll have to have a rummage in the metal pile.

]]> 145f4735ca1ff66eb94f9394ec59884a joegrgraham started the topic Merry Tiller Truck. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/merry-tiller-truck/ Sat, 02 Nov 2019 13:54:14 +0000 Hi all,
I’m about to start work on a merry Tiller major and a selection of attachments. One of which is a merry truck chassis.
Would anyone be able to provide a couple of photos of the underside of the truck? I need to know how the body attaches to the chassis.
Thanks in advance,
Joe.

]]> cb12260134ec54896b75e69b6b3ef7d6 joegrgraham replied to the topic Weeley weekend 2019 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-weekend-2019/page/2/#post-31985 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:12:23 +0100 Just arrived home from Weeley. Another brilliant weekend, many thanks to Dave, Robert and the Weeley family.
Joe

]]> 7ab1050530c67b3324593f08133257db joegrgraham replied to the topic Weeley weekend 2019 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-weekend-2019/#post-31927 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:34:50 +0100 Thanks for the update Dave, trailer is all loaded ready to go! See you at the weekend.
Joe.

]]> 5fb94f0b175d3735966c547c1a886113 joegrgraham replied to the topic Weeley weekend 2019 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-weekend-2019/#post-31422 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 21:15:07 +0100 All being well, I’ll be up again with the Ransomes.
Looking forward to it,
Joe.

]]> 3d615615a6b0aa4e14922f420144c335 joegrgraham replied to the topic The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/the-cultivator-4/#post-31024 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 17:07:46 +0100 Received my copy today, as already mentioned above, the new paper is a huge improvement, makes it look a lot more professional.
The biodegradable wrapper is also a big hit with me.
Huge leaps forward all round, many thanks and pats on the back to all involved.

]]> a7309c13e670bdfd92fdea7695a0794d joegrgraham replied to the topic December magazine and renewals in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/december-magazine-and-renewals-2/#post-29926 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 09:26:09 +0000 All renewed.
Merry Christmas to everyone, and a massive thank you to all involved in organising and running the club and club events, your hard work is greatly appreciated.
See you next year!

]]> 15b3251cc66a26619fdd100782398ad3 joegrgraham changed their profile picture https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/15967/ Mon, 17 Sep 2018 18:58:49 +0100 0 0d9ee2c5f49fb133f30e7b4737372f62 joegrgraham replied to the topic Weeley 2018 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2018/page/2/#post-29274 Mon, 17 Sep 2018 11:54:07 +0100 As above, a fantastic weekend, thanks to everyone involved, especially Dave Weeley for letting me have a go with his plough, and Dave Clark for the crash course in crawler ploughing.
Next year is in the diary and I’m off to the shed to start repairing the bits that broke/came loose!

Joe.

]]> f48df9a6c6a75664fcebcc91282a6594 joegrgraham started the topic Merry Tiller paint. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/merry-tiller-paint/ Tue, 21 Aug 2018 20:56:04 +0100 Hi all,
Had a trip out tonight to meet some very nice people and collect a Merry Tiller Major, a couple of sets of tines, and the basis of a truck.
It is all going to get the full works, so what would be an appropriate paint colour to use?, Massey Ferguson red seems to be too bright.
Thanks,
Joe.

]]> d7c1a0ffb2578270d95389aeab4fd129 joegrgraham replied to the topic Weeley 2018 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2018/#post-29113 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 18:36:19 +0100 Trailer hire is booked, looking forward to it. See you there!

]]> 2817de8d3de87f14d58f4121965109a8 joegrgraham replied to the topic Yellowbird in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/yellowbird/#post-28984 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 20:36:24 +0100 Pm sent.

]]> 4b8966e00f7edb3272056cd3bcfc6b72 joegrgraham replied to the topic merry tiller - odd wire in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/merry-tiller-odd-wire/#post-28514 Sun, 20 May 2018 14:56:51 +0100 You can date a briggs engine from the serial number stamped on the cowling. Will give a month and year.
Without seeing it, not sure on the wire, could be an earth off the coil pack.

]]> 7ccae557eb1ed72a3a6476e88102865a joegrgraham started the topic New project??? in the forum Garden implements http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-project/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:08:54 +0100 Picked this up today, not sure what to do with it!

]]> 59e427630d308cc50c3266f457a519b4 joegrgraham replied to the topic lotmead working weekend in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/lotmead-working-weekend/#post-27936 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 18:30:49 +0000 Sorry to hear that Jim.
To second Charlie, thanks for all yourself and Karen have done organising the event the last few years.
Hopefully catch up with you at one of the shows.
All the best,
Joe.

]]> 4eb57d1eef71c0bff920079cb3869e7c joegrgraham replied to the topic Christmas 2017 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/christmas-2017/#post-27431 Mon, 18 Dec 2017 19:50:28 +0000 Merry Christmas guys, and a happy new year!

Joe.

]]> 465802ee2ab9fb76e34c634737f75403 joegrgraham replied to the topic FFF&B ploughing match. in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/fffb-ploughing-match-2/#post-26658 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 19:10:23 +0100 Sorry, phone is playing up and not uploading pictures.

]]> daa6351490e4524afaa0e659bb4435f4 joegrgraham started the topic FFF&B ploughing match. in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/fffb-ploughing-match-2/ Sat, 30 Sep 2017 19:07:51 +0100 A few pics of some of the entrants at today’s match, sorry I don’t know any results.

]]> 67be2e35a3bf0b1342747fbda15565cd joegrgraham started the topic FFF&B ploughing match. in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/fffb-ploughing-match-2/ Sat, 30 Sep 2017 19:07:51 +0100 A few pics of some of the entrants at today’s match, sorry I don’t know any results.

]]> 110e32325ed33df73a3ade5da43fdbe7 joegrgraham replied to the topic Weeley's Weekend in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeleys-weekend/#post-26545 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 20:10:52 +0100 These aren’t great pics as I only took videos which are too big for the forum, so these are screenshots.
Anyhow, pics of the Mansleys at work.

]]> e8010fa28b1fad6933c6dad701da59b3 joegrgraham replied to the topic Weeley in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley/page/3/#post-26477 Sun, 17 Sep 2017 18:37:15 +0100 Many thanks to Dave and Robert for putting together another fantastic weekend, also the Weeley family for allowing us to take over the farm.
Next year is already marked on the calendar!

]]> 988fa12c65492927f731a99eaf315826 joegrgraham replied to the topic Weeley in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley/page/3/#post-26449 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 16:42:46 +0100 Dave, the tent has been checked and confirmed to be rodent free, so just need to get some provisions and we’ll be sorted!
Hopefully be there late afternoon on Friday.
See you there,
Joe.

]]> a47827365c39236e1d18a93043965e2a joegrgraham replied to the topic My Best Birthday Present (ever!) in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/my-best-birthday-present-ever/#post-26357 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 08:22:58 +0100 You are a very lucky boy!.
As for the finish, normally I would say leave it alone, just oily rag, but given the rarity I think there is a good case for a factory finish restoration.
Good luck with it, looking forward to seeing updates.
Joe.

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