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As Alan thought, I can confirm that Wikeham is linked with the Boundary Chemical Co. Liverpool. The Field 1903 mentions that it can be obtained directly from this company as well as from retailers. A major retailer seems to have been Dicksons of Royal Avenue Belfast. Also sold by the Army and Navy Coop. Probably Killet was a trade name used by Boundary Chemicals. I also suspect a link with W. T French (MYSTO) but no evidence for this at the moment.

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If anyone in the Bristol area needs any wood turning I can definitely recommend this chap. Turned two new handles for £20

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May just be the angle of the image but it looks as though there may be a pulley alignment issue.A pic with the belt fitted may clarify.

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Am I looking for a villiers dashwood or colwood manual?

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Thank you so much for the advise andyfrost & trusty220
your advise alone will make it worth while me joining to group properly

Regards

Peter

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Yes that’s what I thought. Thanks Charlie

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Alternatively have you got a number I can call you on?
I’m happy to drive to Norfolk if there’s some hope of finally getting them running
Regards
Thom

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Hi Andy,
My telephone number is 07503430034
Hope to here from you soon
Regards
Thom

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Hi Andy,
Running order is fine with me? I actually want to use these rotovators.
I have no idea what is wring with them i am no mechanic.
Can you help?
Kind Regards
Thom

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Hi Andy,
I’m based in Bath but will happily deliver or courier them, whichever is more feasible.
Kind Regards
Thom

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Sorry it won’t let me upload the photos for some reason

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Hi, I’ve found someone to turn a new set of handle grips from a nice piece of hardwood. I would be interested to know whether you think I should stick to the original design ( as below) or go for something a little more elaborate

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Thanks for your reply. Very interesting

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Hi, Yes there was talk at Ransomes pre war over the Minor but as a lot of things did not leave the drawing board to much later, Your mark V1 overlaps the period. The true Minor which is styled differently started production in January 1951 and ended production in November 1955, This was classified as a mark 6.
You have to remember the war was 1939 to 1945, but the displacement of men and materials and rationing went on a lot longer, I’m afraid people forget with time, all the nasties in life!

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Hi thanks for your answer that’s great. Do you know when the model name changed from “Lightweight” to “Minor”

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