Malcolm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:26:11 +0100 (BST), BARRY HOLLAND wrote:
>> > > > ''''''Then how do you get back to the towpath side once you've lifted the > bridge to put the Banbury Stick in place? On leaving, how do you remove the > stick to continue on your way?'''''' > Barry > Nb questionsquestions > You do it from the towpath side - that's the whole point - you start lifting the bridge by hand - then put the "Banbury stick under the end of the bridge to put it up to full height, and put the lower end of the stick in the recess where bridge had rested. Lower it in a similar way. -- Malcolm To get the full leverage effect it's necessary to bear down on the balance beam on the non-towpath side. I can't imagine *anyone* being strong enough to lift the bridge initially from the towpath side let alone the fact that there's *nothing* to hold on to to start the lift---perhaps I'm missing something? Barry Nb where'smyspinach? Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
