I doubt the culprits read this forum, but if they do then nice one Tony, thanks for writing your name on the wall, and breaking the chain on the crane, which was still hanging nicely the last time I was there.
I would be quite happy to go into swan and repair the chain and the top bearing if need be but only if the saws are put back that have disappeared and the handles for the crane magically reappear......
Please don't try an repair the top bearing, you could bring the whole thing down. As to the saws and handles, I have no idea about there whereabouts, although I could hazard a guess as to who the blame will be pointed at.
I would be quite happy to go into swan and repair the chain and the top bearing if need be but only if the saws are put back that have disappeared and the handles for the crane magically reappear......
The cahin is wound back onto the crane and I have measured the top bearing to make a new one out of oak that will slide into place so the crane will be stable again
Unsesasoned pitch pine (like the extant cranes are made of) would be better - in the conditions prevailing it will last far longer than oak. Failling that elm is noted for its water resisitance and endurance...
