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For paint try Paragon, Myford Lathe Rich Cream, I haven't matched the yellow but they Myford grey and greens are a very good match to the originals.

Does this help?

An interesting thread, makes me realise who much more I have to see on these islands and I've been here over 60 years! Surprised no one has mentioned Coalbrookdale, birthplace of the industrial revolution. Well worth a visit if only to see the Iron Bridge

I saw a t shirt recently which said. "It's wierd being the same age as old people". Struck a chord with me.

I buy most of mine from Somerscales, as Doug says huge range and reasonable prices. Well worth a visit but you will need to call to make an appointment to sort out what you want.

I'm with the majority, leave it as it is and certainly don't go anywhere near it with sandpaper, IMHO you can easily make things worse trying to repair and, given its age, a few knocks and scratches are to be expected. If you are intent on filling the cracks Liberon and Gilboys make wax filler...

I have also found Workshop Heaven to be excellent. Had an issue with the iron in a new plane plane iron that wouldn't hold an edge which they replaced without question on the back of a phone call. I also feel that Classic Hand Tools deserve a mention, always prompt dispatch and delivery.

Should have said ring him up, don't rely on the website.

You might try Ray Iles at The Old Tool Store, he may have one. Expensive things these days!

Morning Cub 21, assuming the part in the photo below is what you are looking for, mine is 10.3mm (13/32). Seems an odd measurement and it does vary by about 0.15mm across the 4 corners. Whilst I use my 113 quite a bit I don't think the bullnose attachment has ever been used as I tend to favour...

This post is by way of introduction, and hopefully of help as well. Having recently retired (Management is still working) I have dropped into the agreeable habit of browsing forums, watching YouTube and surfing the web with a coffee whilst the workshop warms up sufficiently to venture out. I...