Just a short note today. I finished shellacing the  pattern and I believe it's ready for the foundry. I'll be passing by  there in 2-3 weeks and will drop it off at that time if they agree the pattern is capable of being used. Once that's done I have a few pieces cast so that I have one for myself and at least one more for one of the other Hardinge owners. Once I find out the cost will email the group to see if anybody else wants a casting for their machine.
So now it's on to working on the #86. We'll look at getting the big pieces out for sandblasting next week. This is going to start forcing my hand as to deciding what colour to paint the machine. Still haven't made the final decision. Oh well still have some time

Harold