Wtd: Connoisseur BD1 spares

[Stewie Griffin]

Im looking for a speed change flip mechanism with screws. Must be in mint condition & complete please

[petrat]

Maybe worth a call to see if this outfit has any ideas?

http://www.signalsuk.com/?query=connoisseur&x=0&y=0

http://www.signalsuk.com/Shop/FAQ/Sugden/10131-Sugden-Info.html

[Stewie Griffin]

Thanks Peter but they don't have one.

[walpurgis]

Technical and General used to supply Connoisseur parts. I don't know if they're still going, but the details are here:

http://i66.tinypic.com/34dh5e8.png

I personally prefer the earlier BD1 without the speed change. The notched motor pulley on later ones can be noisy, as can the speed changer if the belt rubs on it.

[Stewie Griffin]

Hi Geoff
They have long gone. The speed change is the important factor im afraid.

[walpurgis]

There was a bunch of Connoisseur bits on ebay recently. They may still be on offer. Can't recall if a speed change was included though.




I was just looking at my BD1 earlier today. I'll be building a new plinth to suit it.

My last one looked like this:

http://i64.tinypic.com/m9n0og.jpg