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Hope it all goes as planned. #fingerscrossed
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Hope it all goes as planned. #fingerscrossed
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Yeah me too! Bought the latest issue of Rail Express to while away the hours
Thanks for your support!
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More parts through the blaster. The German man who doesn't like me wasn't in the workshop on Friday so I went gun-ho with getting stuff done... 'no private projects' spoilsport...
This was much easier with blasting!
Then into etch primer - the centre 'hub' and the slider for the rest were masked. It would seem people haven't been adhering to the rules of not spraying towards (or into) the filters...
Hopefully I'll get the other bits through the machine too and resurrect (and, God willing, complete) this now two year old project...
This was much easier with blasting!
Then into etch primer - the centre 'hub' and the slider for the rest were masked. It would seem people haven't been adhering to the rules of not spraying towards (or into) the filters...
Hopefully I'll get the other bits through the machine too and resurrect (and, God willing, complete) this now two year old project...
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More bits done - just the other guard and the wheel clamps to go and this will be ready for paint. The sandblaster makes things so much quicker!
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It is shameful that I have let this drag on for three years without properly fixing it, but I’m trying to change that now, starting with getting the main body back together.
I will upload pics in the morning. I’ve got the base, the stator and rotor with the end housing on each end all screwed together, and the switch and cord in place too. It powers up which is a relief!
Next job will be the guards either end. A bit more paint required here. I’m getting sick of boxes of machine parts cluttering the garage, it would be easier if these machines were back together and ideally working!
I will upload pics in the morning. I’ve got the base, the stator and rotor with the end housing on each end all screwed together, and the switch and cord in place too. It powers up which is a relief!
Next job will be the guards either end. A bit more paint required here. I’m getting sick of boxes of machine parts cluttering the garage, it would be easier if these machines were back together and ideally working!
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Some piccies.
Funny to think now that what initiated my re-refurb was finding a pack of new old stock 2BA screws. They look great on the machine, really happy.
Underneath it would seem I have managed to lose one of the three screws to hold the steel plate in. No big deal tbh.
Finally an overview of current progress. The guards are drying as I type this. I’ve painted the insides of the end caps, but not the outers.
Dead annoyed at finding I only sandblasted one set of the aluminium clamps which hold the stones in place. There’s a set for each side. Missed my chance now as I can’t access that unit anymore... I’ll have to sand and brush it best I can
Funny to think now that what initiated my re-refurb was finding a pack of new old stock 2BA screws. They look great on the machine, really happy.
Underneath it would seem I have managed to lose one of the three screws to hold the steel plate in. No big deal tbh.
Finally an overview of current progress. The guards are drying as I type this. I’ve painted the insides of the end caps, but not the outers.
Dead annoyed at finding I only sandblasted one set of the aluminium clamps which hold the stones in place. There’s a set for each side. Missed my chance now as I can’t access that unit anymore... I’ll have to sand and brush it best I can
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A pic running. Zero vibration - a washer balanced on the top.
I forgot that the left hand spindle was munted. Some creative vice holding had the spindle clamped in and then I went over the thread with a file, some autosol and the nut on a breaker bar over and over to wear down the high spots. Maybe not precision engineering but it worked...
I forgot that the left hand spindle was munted. Some creative vice holding had the spindle clamped in and then I went over the thread with a file, some autosol and the nut on a breaker bar over and over to wear down the high spots. Maybe not precision engineering but it worked...
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Another load of parts on the mini-heater for drying. I’ve migrated into the studio, it’s too cold I’m the workshop!
The exterior of the guards needs another, final coat, but I wanted the innards done first. Both tool rests and one end cap are getting their first coat.
The exterior of the guards needs another, final coat, but I wanted the innards done first. Both tool rests and one end cap are getting their first coat.
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Yep it’s a good one! This is cast aluminium but I used to have a little 6” wolf which was iron. Lovely machine but it could only take 1/2” wheels and wouldn’t fit a wire wheel, so I got rid of it. Fab quality and definitely worth bringing back to life
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Top work.
All this is making me want to rebuild my old Wolf grinder.
Used to have one of them - the 6” version. Sadly just a bit small for me. They did an 8” too which looks awesome.
It was barely used, that paint is original!
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Well, that’s a wrap!
I don’t actually need this anymore so it’s up for sale. It’s a really nice machine and it needs a good home where it will do good work.
Overall I’m happy with it. It looks brand new and you can’t argue with that. On to the next project - thanks to those who followed
I don’t actually need this anymore so it’s up for sale. It’s a really nice machine and it needs a good home where it will do good work.
Overall I’m happy with it. It looks brand new and you can’t argue with that. On to the next project - thanks to those who followed
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8 days under 3 years.
I thought I was bad for letting projects slide.
Can never have too many bench grinders.
Looks mint.
I thought I was bad for letting projects slide.
Can never have too many bench grinders.
Looks mint.
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Haha. Well I did a silverline job the first time so it was a re-refurb in the end.
So easy to stop at 95%, that last Yard is the hardest!
It’s on for $200 which I think is fair given the condition. If it doesn’t sell I won’t be sorry to keep it
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I’ve found another one. Cost $40, a total bargain. I might just use this one as is for now.
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Ha.
Yeah I got it into the workshop and honestly it was a total state. The BA screws that hold it together we’re testing the tensile strength of my screwdrivers. Dissimilar metals and corrosion really make for hard work, but I got it done and they let out a satisfying crack sound as they spun free.
Powering up gave an unpleasant whining sound which I assume is the bearings, I’ll have to get new ones. The base is quite corroded, fine white aluminium dust everywhere. With the discs off, I saw no vibration which is great. I’ll be ditching the old capacitor for something newer I think.
Yeah I got it into the workshop and honestly it was a total state. The BA screws that hold it together we’re testing the tensile strength of my screwdrivers. Dissimilar metals and corrosion really make for hard work, but I got it done and they let out a satisfying crack sound as they spun free.
Powering up gave an unpleasant whining sound which I assume is the bearings, I’ll have to get new ones. The base is quite corroded, fine white aluminium dust everywhere. With the discs off, I saw no vibration which is great. I’ll be ditching the old capacitor for something newer I think.
