26-11-2021, 06:14 PM
Thank you all very much for your words of wisdom. Coincidentally, I know Richard Kimberley and he is the very person I have in mind for the welding.
Without properly thinking it through, I had ruled out angle grinders and Dremels immediately assuming that the slot would require a milling cutter, although even I could see problems finding a way to secure the ball to the table. Your suggestions though make obvious sense and what's more Hedd has actually done it, and so that is the way I shall proceed!
As for the bolt that engages with the slot, it is not badly worn and must have been replaced in the recent past but, if necessary I have a pillar drill ...............
Thank you again.
John.
Without properly thinking it through, I had ruled out angle grinders and Dremels immediately assuming that the slot would require a milling cutter, although even I could see problems finding a way to secure the ball to the table. Your suggestions though make obvious sense and what's more Hedd has actually done it, and so that is the way I shall proceed!
As for the bolt that engages with the slot, it is not badly worn and must have been replaced in the recent past but, if necessary I have a pillar drill ...............
Thank you again.
John.