Allen - genius
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Allen - genius
Allen Millyard.
I’m not into bikes but vaguely recalled the name from old posts here when it popped up on you-tube.
Great lockdown material and jaw dropping in its understated genius. If you like engineering in a shed.
This one is obvious in its genius status, given the precision assembly involved. Especially like the trick with the gauge blocks:
https://youtu.be/uW2YFNDjN_o
This one, part way through, how to get a perfect radius hammer form with tools in your garage.
https://youtu.be/hxppucmdbeI
Can’t wait for more!
I’m not into bikes but vaguely recalled the name from old posts here when it popped up on you-tube.
Great lockdown material and jaw dropping in its understated genius. If you like engineering in a shed.
This one is obvious in its genius status, given the precision assembly involved. Especially like the trick with the gauge blocks:
https://youtu.be/uW2YFNDjN_o
This one, part way through, how to get a perfect radius hammer form with tools in your garage.
https://youtu.be/hxppucmdbeI
Can’t wait for more!
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His workmanship is incredible! The ultimate 'man in a shed' – creating mechanical marvels using the most basic of machine tools. Simply stunning. Four, five and six cylinder two-strokes, V8 four strokes created from two 'fours'. Nothing is impossible...
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Great jobs done, and look at the workshop!
Green with envy, but so nice to see DIY is alive.
Green with envy, but so nice to see DIY is alive.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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Wow, what a guy he makes it look so easy! Really sensible working attitude. Those you tubes of his are so watchable. Having my first 10 years of working life as first a five year toolmaking apprentice then five years working doing that in a toolmaking shop it reminds me of the pleasure as he gets also of completing a piece of work that fits and looks so good.
Really enjoyed those videos.
Roy
Really enjoyed those videos.
Roy
RHD 356A coupe super 75 106954
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Really enjoyable videos, they remind me of John Renwick who was my next door neighbour in Burgess Hill when I was living there from 1976 to 1981, there are a series of videos of his exploits on Youtube, well worth an hour or so to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw6hhAmzXQs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHdT4bV-fCM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEDYyBzngTI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaF1GMuCaic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEIKQZL0UqQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw6hhAmzXQs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHdT4bV-fCM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEDYyBzngTI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaF1GMuCaic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEIKQZL0UqQ
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www.technic-motorsport.com
Factory built Safari 2.7 RS
Too many projects not enough time !
www.technic-motorsport.com
Factory built Safari 2.7 RS
Too many projects not enough time !
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Both Allen and John are extremely clever guys.
Proper old school engineering with fantastic results.
Andy
Proper old school engineering with fantastic results.
Andy
Now Porsche less and sad.
3.2 Carrera Speedster (Sold and sorely missed)
3.2 Manual Cayenne (Sold)
73 2.4S (Gone to Singapore)
75 3.0l 914 (Sold)
3.2 Carrera Speedster (Sold and sorely missed)
3.2 Manual Cayenne (Sold)
73 2.4S (Gone to Singapore)
75 3.0l 914 (Sold)
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Part 3: BBQ engineering
Btw, please subscribe & encourage more videos. For my sake
https://youtu.be/GhrLg6mZQIo
Btw, please subscribe & encourage more videos. For my sake
https://youtu.be/GhrLg6mZQIo
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More content has been added to Allen’s channel & he’s now deservedly got a growing sub count.
Had to share the latest one. A V12 conversion.
https://youtu.be/FnXUx4cYdHA
Had to share the latest one. A V12 conversion.
https://youtu.be/FnXUx4cYdHA
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He's been a great character on The Motorcycle Show, I think Henry Cole is in love with him
Amazing what he can do in his garage and looks such an unassuming little man.
Amazing what he can do in his garage and looks such an unassuming little man.
964 C4 1990, Metallic Black
3.0SC 1978 Targa Imported from California, Guards Red
3.2 RS Replica, 1984 GP White & Blue
997 gen 2 Gt3, 2010 Aqua Blue
996TT Riveria Blue.....sold to Geebee but not forgotten
and a few Motorbikes!!!!
3.0SC 1978 Targa Imported from California, Guards Red
3.2 RS Replica, 1984 GP White & Blue
997 gen 2 Gt3, 2010 Aqua Blue
996TT Riveria Blue.....sold to Geebee but not forgotten
and a few Motorbikes!!!!
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A Legend for sure.
Line boring a crank case with a pistol drill!
Quite inspirational, his modified Hondas are fantastic, and close to my heart atm.
Line boring a crank case with a pistol drill!
Quite inspirational, his modified Hondas are fantastic, and close to my heart atm.
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73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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Subscribed. But he needs to grease his press.