[Grizz1963]

So following yesterday’s post, there were recommendations to add strength to the mounting plate of the light fitting.

So I added some weld to the sides.

And made some gussets up.

Drilling holes to add to the look.



Ready



Enough welding.

Doubtful if it would give up in any weather.



Flap disc, tidy enough for 12 foot up in the air.




Fitting machined into the post.



Mounting post drilled and ready to take retaining screws.





Next up, paint for the post, and the inside of the shade, brushed on gloss for the post, white spray paint for the inside of the shade.



Painted.



Last dilemma was what colour to do the outside of the shade.

Traditionally they are green, but red does exist.

@pauly and @Craigrk were not helpful...... Sally said red, but she likes red, and she is a girl after all.

In the end I decided on red, because why be traditional.



Yes, certainly it looks like red.



So there you have it by 7.30 painting was done, it may take a few days to dry properly.

Chilly tonight, by the time I shut shop it had dropped down to 4’C



Usually PaulY only visits when it drops below 6’C

Must get the kettle on.