Unfortunately, I snapped one of the handles off the lathe yesterday. I caught it with the generator frame as I was hauling it out of the garage. I rang Chester machine and they do a replacement, but only for the whole ball crank, which I didn't need. So I took the chap's advice and I made one. Still getting to grips with various techniques such as machining radii etc, but it's functional. And it fits! Not quite ready for making my own crankshaft yet, but give me time. Lots of time.
Chris
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Chris
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