Alba 1A shaper strip and rebuild

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Bearings ordered....Happy days...

 

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Today. Paint...both coats done on a few parts. I am using a new set of brushes so will see how it dries..

 

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Shaper body done. What a faffn job.

 

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That's me for today. Chill out in here now for a bit

 

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Shaper body and head temporary in position. Bolted a few bits on so it makes more room to paint some more parts plus it keeps everything together.

 

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One little thing I need to do is get four new 1/4 inch button oilers...have seen some but they look cheap...I might find some nice brass ones...

 

[fizzy]

When you have finished fancy starting on my Elliot 10M
If I ever win the lottery I will pay you to come and sort out all my machines for me - they need the God touch

 

[Seadog]

One little thing I need to do is get four new 1/4 inch button oilers...have seen some but they look cheap...I might find some nice brass ones...

I might be able to furnish you with some original 1960s oilers, nickel finish

 

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I might be able to furnish you with some original 1960s oilers, nickel finish

Sounds good. I search online but could only fine chrome plating. Hate chrome plating.

 

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That's me for today....

 

[Pete.]

One little thing I need to do is get four new 1/4 inch button oilers...have seen some but they look cheap...I might find some nice brass ones...

I've got a bag of brass button oilers I'll check out what size they are.

 

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Another part done and temporarily in position

 

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A proper ass to paint inside...

 

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That's me done for today

 

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That's me for today. Chill out in here now for a bit

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You've got fettlers thumb. The ends bent back from pushing on emery cloth. .

 

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Just totally god mode

 

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Bearings turned up this morning. Job done....onwards with parts cleaning for the next batch of paint

 

[dobbslc]

You'll find the old ones tomorrow...

 

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You'll find the old ones tomorrow...

Yes you know that. In all fairness the old ones probably are worn out so it just wouldn't be right not to replace them. Where the old ones are absolutely know idea

 

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Next few parts to clean and sort. The rod has previously been broken and welded...Will clean up a bit as it's annoying..I will keep an eye on it once it's in operation..if it does my head in then I will make a new one...