All Areas of Bell Work Undertaken To High And Exacting Standards
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Corby, Northants. 6 bells, 7cwt Tenor
An order was received for us to undertake a major overhaul of the ringing fittings. The bells were sat in their pits and all fittings were taken away during works. The headstocks were shot blasted, and received new gudgeons and ball bearings, clappers were overhauled with new adjustable staples, the treble rehung on a new fabricated headstock, and wheels were restored with new soling and shrouding. All other running gear was replaced.
Drayton, Oxfordshire. 8 bells, 10cwt Tenor.
We have overhauled the clappers with all new bushes, made new steel crown-staples with stainless steel joint pins, and made adjustable staples for the back 3 bells. This has eliminated the odd-stuckness within the ring and has made them a joy to strike.
Milverton, Somerset. 8, 17-2-12 in E
An order was placed with us for a light overhaul of the ring. The bells now have new pulleys, new ropes, adjustable crownstaples and all of the existing clappers were refurbished. The worn slider and runners have been replaced with our own steam bent sliders and hardwood runners with adjustable end stops. The ringers have reported back to us that the bells handle much smoother and are much easier to strike than they were before. Another good job done to a high standard!
Frenchay, Bristol. 6 bells, 4 cwt Tenor
Axbridge, Somerset. 6 bells, 19cwt Tenor
Culmstock, Devon. 8 bells, 19 cwt Tenor.
After fitting one of our timber shafted clappers to the tenor, we were asked to also produce one for the 5th. These clappers really bring out the warm tone of this wonderful classic Somerset six!
We received 2 clapper for overhauling works. The 7th bell had a badly worn SG clapper which we replaced like for like. Both clappers received new adjustable crown staples which has eliminated odd-struckness.
We have machined down the overheavy clapper shafts to better improve their geometry within the ring, and overhauled them with new bushes and stainless steel joint pins with lubrication points.