New portable full-size ringable bell to be manufactured.
This full-size ringable bell will be available for hiring to take to shows & events to demonstrate full-circle ringing.
Updates:
(25/11) The 24" bell has been moulded.
(21/12) The bell has been cast.
(23/12) Bell collected and now in workshop.
(02/01) New bell has been coated for protection.
(06/03) The headstock has been machined & assembled.
(17/04) Gasket cut to size & headstock mounted to bell
(05/07) Bearing caps printed & fitted. And Stay measured and cut.
(07/09) Bell wheel being manufactured by O'Shea Engineering.
(13/09) Metal for bell frame has been quoted for and has been ordered.
(21/09) Metal for the frame has arrived. Construction will begin imminently.
The bell weighs 0-2-3 (59lbs / 27kg) and is tuned to the note C.
Next, the bell frame is to be manufactured.
TBC January 2027