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Post by capney on Jun 30, 2012 16:33:36 GMT
I reckon anything as old as me is worth preserving. This Qualcast push mower is probable 60 years old. A few days of TLC and a paint job and I expect to last another 60.  |
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Post by DAG on Jun 30, 2012 16:58:14 GMT
Yes I would agree with the age and they would certainly last forever, as a child I had to take my turn in pushing the mower which was the earlier model than that and not so luxurious! The handle was simply a timber shalf up the centre with another wooden handle bolted to the top to form a 't' handle arrangement and constantly needed tightening as it would loosen with the strain and it twisted round as you pushed which was very annoying! So you have the Rolls Royce of mowers there Robert!  |
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Post by capney on Jun 30, 2012 17:09:12 GMT
Hi DAG.
What you have described was probable the Model E
I have the instructions for that one.
I think It was first made in 47.
What I have is the Enhanced (E1) mode
Only job left I would like to do is get a new front roller for it the wood is worn badly on one side.
So far I can't find a source at all. Seems difficult ti get the bigger sizes.
Something will turn up.
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Post by DAG on Jun 30, 2012 18:46:28 GMT
Robert, if you can get a suitable piece of hardwood for the roller and send it to me with the pattern, I could turn one up for you on my lathe.
Just a thought!
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Post by capney on Jun 30, 2012 20:08:32 GMT
I might just take you up on that kind offer DAG.
Just as I was explaining to Gloria a thought struck me that an old wooden rolling pin may well do the trick.
Now...where can I find a wooden rolling pin?
Theres one not many feet away. Must check the dia...
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Post by capney on Jun 30, 2012 20:16:27 GMT
1 13/16. I reckon thats just about right. Cant check the old roller as its in the garage and its chucking it down.
Looks like beech. Its ex RAF stock from our early days. Could be the answer.
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Post by capney on Jun 30, 2012 20:28:38 GMT
Just checked our local Dunelm store and theres wooden rolling pins
going cheap. Guess thats a trip out tomorrow.
Thanks Dag for triggering the idea. I owe you.
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Post by capney on Jul 2, 2012 16:47:57 GMT
The final job to complete this refurbishment is to replace this rather worn roller with a new. The one is made from a wooden pastry roller !  Taking off the old roller was easy and revealed the axle was a simple rod inserted into the end of the roller. At this time I was hoping the rod did not go all the way through the old roller.  Breaking away the old wood revealed a simple push in rod. It was simple a job of cutting the roller to length. Drilling out centre holes for the axle rods, glueing them in place, and re assembling. Job finished and after a lub and a test run proved a delight to use.  |
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Post by DAG on Jul 2, 2012 17:03:28 GMT
Nice job Robert, are you going to put sealer on it of any kind?  |
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Post by capney on Jul 2, 2012 17:45:13 GMT
I have given it a good coat of linseed oil for now. I may give a coat of sanding sealer or continue with a few coats of linseed. The stuff certainly soaked into the wood.
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Post by capney on Jul 15, 2012 19:21:28 GMT
As a follow on from this I have now converted the old electric cylinder mower to a lawn scarifier. Easy job and has given the old girl a new lease of life. Using it sure beats the hand rake.
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Post by capney on Oct 4, 2012 13:26:34 GMT
In anticipation that today was the last time I need to cut the grass this year. I have cleaned, oiled and adjusted the Qualcast. It has done me proud.  |
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Post by capney on Aug 22, 2013 18:43:03 GMT
Couple of videos as a follow up on the old Qualcast
Had great fun doing this second one "Mower Cam"
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Post by capney on Aug 22, 2013 18:45:15 GMT
Sorry about the adverts. Comes as part of the package I'm afraid and is a nice little earner for me.
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Post by DAG on Aug 22, 2013 20:20:09 GMT
Thank you for the YouTube videos Robert, very interesting and for me it brought back memories of servicing those old lawmowers and as you say they could go on forever if properly maintained.
How did you fix the camcorder to the lawnmower handle........tape?
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