Alba metal shaper refurbishing

[Spark plug]

That cube looks like it’s never seen a clamp

 

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That cube looks like it’s never seen a clamp

I don't think it's done a lot. There t slots are like new

 

[zx9]

What are you using to clean it up, I can see WD40, Gunk and brake cleaner but how are you doing it? I have a couple of chucks on the Drummond that need the same treatment.

 

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What are you using to clean it up, I can see WD40, Gunk and brake cleaner but how are you doing it? I have a couple of chucks on the Drummond that need the same treatment.

I use gunk to degrease the parts first. When dry I then use a series of different wire wheels in a drill. This takes any paint and crud off..then I use carb cleaner to remove the dust ECT. You should be left with a clean surface. To get the tarnish off the metal I use a scotch bright pad and metal polish. This will lift the tarnish off without damaging anything. You get a nice clean finish. Works a treat.

 

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I was going to do a demo of how I get them clean. As I was asked a few times..

 

[gaz1]

heres some info for you some pics dont show on my pc

https://circuitousroot.com/artifice/machine-shop/shaper/literature/index.html

this link is a pdf info from that page with interesting info on it

http://www.eurospares.com/graphics/Tools/shapers/PMKnowYourShaper.pdf

as extra info

http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_agora&task=topic&id=698&Itemid=47

there is an interesting reference to using paper with vices and the material you are milling

 

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heres some info for you some pics dont show on my pc

https://circuitousroot.com/artifice/machine-shop/shaper/literature/index.html

this link is a pdf info from that page with interesting info on it

http://www.eurospares.com/graphics/Tools/shapers/PMKnowYourShaper.pdf

as extra info

http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_agora&task=topic&id=698&Itemid=47

there is an interesting reference to using paper with vices and the material you are milling

Some interesting information there thankyou.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Excellent work!! Our German friends would describe that as being funkelnagelneu

 

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That's me done for the day.

 

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I want one of these. Cincinnati 36 metal shaper.

 

[gaz1]

not big enough lol

and if thats not big enough this is

 

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not big enough lol

and if thats not big enough this is

I could probably fit a 36 in my place. Bu these two machines just a bit to big. Great clips thoe thankyou.

 

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A 7 clock start for me in the shed. Got the last parts of the shaper cube frame work off. Someone previous had snapped a bolt head off..but after some careful tapping I managed to get it out..result..

 

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Parts parts and more parts.

 

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Haven't been able to do a lot. But took some parts in doors to paint. Mainly to stop rusting inside the cube and frame. Shan't bother painting the outside of the frame but will keep it oiled.

 

[Dieselman 63]

Tidy. Love the colours insides of machines are painted. Replacing the yellow inside my Bantam's gearbox was fun, getting all the gears out wasn't!

 

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Tidy. Love the colours insides of machines are painted. Replacing the yellow inside my Bantam's gearbox was fun, getting all the gears out wasn't!

The shaper insides are painted is some awful white paint. Never came across anything so hard to remove. I using red oxide hammerite. I have had good results with this paint on lorry chassis.

 

[Dieselman 63]

The shaper insides are painted is some awful white paint. Never came across anything so hard to remove. I using red oxide hammerite. I have had good results with this paint on lorry chassis.

It's possible that it's not paint at all but filler. The only way to get that off is by chipping it off, if you find my Harrison grinder restoration on here you'll see I'm having an extended chipping session

 

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It's possible that it's not paint at all but filler. The only way to get that off is by chipping it off, if you find my Harrison grinder restoration on here you'll see I'm having an extended chipping session

Yes I know what you mean. The shaper paint is almost like some sort of hard resin. And as you said the only way to get it off is chip away at it. Fantastic grinder thoe.

 

[Seadog]

The shaper insides are painted is some awful white paint

My Boxford is similar. I used white Smoothrite when I rebuilt it.