Thanks for all the extra info, i love things from this era I will keep updating the process I need to finish my current victa 18 project before I put all my efforts into the whirlwind. At this stage I'm thinking I'm going to keep the rustic aged look and make it all work correctly and safe. Will put it to use slashing some of my block.

Jack just another question I'm assuming the diameter of the cutting blades is 20" ? Just so I know when I fabricate a cutter for mine.

Thanks for all the great advice so far