[Bell Historians] Re: Sheldon St.Giles

[matthewhigby at a...]

In a message dated 12/07/2004 04:32:11 GMT Daylight Time, 
richard.offen at o... writes:

Can anyone explain why there seems to be a gap between the epoxy pad 
and the headstock on each of the bells with canon retaining 
headstocks?



The headstocks rest on "lugs" which protrude below the level of the base of 
the stock. These can be machined to adjust the hang of the bell as required. It 
is a good way of doing this in my opinion. I make my headstock in a very 
similar way (but from steel).

A light ring has been hung recently (by a different contractor), which have 
had the canons (except for the top inch or so) completely buried in resin. As 
they can't be seen now - it makes me wonder why they were ever kept in the 
first place. 

Matthew

Matthew Higby & Company Ltd,
Church Bell Engineers,
Jasmine Cottage,
The Street,
Chilcompton,
Bath,
BA3 4HN.

www.bell-hangers.com

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