Browning Trials Unit - Built by Swallow

[retrobikeguy]

Re: Another British Build! Browning Trials Unit!

I have wet & dry and t-cut so I may crack on with that at some point..... thank you fellow forumites.

RBG

 

[Muddy paw]

Re: Another British Build! Browning Trials Unit!

Don't forget to do some warm soapy water with washing up liquid as it helps with the wet n dry paper ..

 

[retrobikeguy]

Re: Another British Build! Browning Trials Unit!

Don't forget to do some warm soapy water with washing up liquid as it helps with the wet n dry paper ..

Duly noted, I am going to have to steal the washing up bowl away......I feel she will be asking questions soon.

 

[Muddy paw]

Re: Another British Build! Browning Trials Unit!

Don't forget to do some warm soapy water with washing up liquid as it helps with the wet n dry paper ..

Duly noted, I am going to have to steal the washing up bowl away......I feel she will be asking questions soon.

I've done that that often the mrs has bought a new washing up bowl as i've aquired 2 upto now ..

 

[Giom6]

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What a great project

Can't wait to see it finished. Not seen many Browning's

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

Re: Another British Build! Browning Trials Unit!

As has been said - wet and dry.

For those, I'd take some *QUALITY* wet and dry at about 1000, soak it for 20 mins, then using a hard, flat block about 2x1" start rubbing very gently. You'll see the paint start to dull, and you should only be touching the raised sections. You have to use a block; using your hands will not get it flat.

Once the worst of the build-up has gone, switch to 2000 to finish and get it flat. again, you should barely be making a mark on the original paint until it's almost perfectly flat.

Then use a bit of cutting compound to finish.

Again, loverly frame & fork.

 

[retrobikeguy]

Re: Another British Build! Browning Trials Unit!

As has been said - wet and dry.

For those, I'd take some *QUALITY* wet and dry at about 1000, soak it for 20 mins, then using a hard, flat block about 2x1" start rubbing very gently. You'll see the paint start to dull, and you should only be touching the raised sections. You have to use a block; using your hands will not get it flat.

Once the worst of the build-up has gone, switch to 2000 to finish and get it flat. again, you should barely be making a mark on the original paint until it's almost perfectly flat.

Then use a bit of cutting compound to finish.

Again, loverly frame & fork.

Thank you for the advice, picked up some 1200 & 1000 wet & dry yesterday, maybe as well I hadn't started so I'll get a sanding block today.

Arrived in the post today....... the missing link

RBG

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

Re: Another British Build! Browning Trials Unit!

Any hard block will do, a bit of wood, bit of metal etc. just take your time and concentrate on not touching the original paint.

 

[Muddy paw]

Re: Another British Build! Browning Trials Unit!

Nice stem and if you've got anything the size of 2x1 it will do the job nicely even an old scouering sponge ..

 

[DrJo]

Re: Another British Build! Browning Trials Unit!

the missing link!!!!!!

matching stem moment, oh my giddy aunt