Andy's World

Andy is a preservation dynamo. He is an internationally recognised Stationary Engine enthusiast and has written many articles for journals around the world. Like so many preservationists the work that they do is of international significance and there is a large following of people who can relate to Andy's interests.

We have therefore created a special section on our web site which Andy will update on a regular basis...

134. 31st October & 1st November 2010 Compagnes Drift Mill. First Open Gardens Weekend

 

There were two woodworking projects to do at home in the week before Open Gardens. One was to make…

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135. 6th, 7th & 8th November 2010 Compagnes Drift Mill. 2nd Open Gardens Weekend and Sifter

 

With the extra load from the working elevator, we’re noticing we need more power, and therefore, m…

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133. 23rd October 2010. Compagnes Drift Mill. Preparation for Open Gardens Weekends

There was an order from Zest Catering for 18kg of meal for each of the forthcoming Open Gardens Week…

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132. 9th October 2010 Compagnes Drift Mill. Elevator needs 6+ RPM on the Water-wheel!

With Open Gardens weekends at the end of the month, I wanted to make sure the Elevator was working p…

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131. 2nd October 2010 Compagnes Drift Mill, Elevator Refinements

 

Looking at the date, I notice we’re now exactly four years into the restoration of the Mill! 

Duri…

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129. 24th September 2010 Compagnes Drift Mill. Elevator

 

Friday 24th September was Heritage Day. What better way of celebrating it than milling with a 200…

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