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Re: Spindle cap - bgeyer - 04-17-2012 I enjoyed the rebuild immensely! I got to the end and thought, "I' spend $1200 for that" and was sad to see that it was sold. thanks for taking the time to write the post. Re: Spindle cap - skizzo - 04-17-2012 bgeyer said: Oh? hmmm... we may need to figure out something. I'll pay the shipping. Thanks for the thoughts. Re: Spindle cap - EvilTwin - 01-22-2013 With the interest in old Arn, thought I would bump this one as well. Hey, its cold outside, spend some quality time with an old piece of machinery in the shop. Re: Restoring an Old Drill Press - Dogfisher - 02-28-2013 Great blog! Re: Restoring an Old Drill Press - GirchyGirchy - 03-06-2013 Great post, and definitely inspirational! I have a nice 1242-16 I picked up last year that I hope to restore sometime soon. It's from the 1953-56 time period, pre-Rockwell acquisition. Had a few questions though, for you and other members: 1) Any known major differences between the 900 and 1200 series that would show up in the dis-/re-assembly? 2) Any ideas on the color for the later Light Heavyweight series machines like mine? It doesn't appear to be green at all, more of a grey with a little tan in it. 3) What should I use to remove paint on textured cast aluminum? The Craftsman bandsaw I just picked up will need to be painted as well, but I'm afraid any type of abrasives will simply wear away the texture. 4) Did you do any particular preparation immediately before painting, or just rub down with mineral spirits and let dry? 5) Any opinions on removing nameplates from the motor and saw, and then reinstalling with either rivets or screws? I'm afraid they'll get damaged when doing the paint removal. 6) Did you repaint the motor, or just clean it up? Any bearing replacement in it, or just repack? 7) For those of us in locations with less than perfect weather (read: humidity!), any differences? I was thinking some light oil for assembly of moving and internal parts, as well as some wax (Johnson's Paste Wax?) on unpainted external parts. Thanks to everyone for any help! Re: Restoring an Old Drill Press - jonzz - 03-06-2013 Nice work Skizzo!! That DP looks like a well maintained swiss watch! Re: Restoring an Old Drill Press - KC7CN - 03-06-2013 Thank you for sharing - old Walker Turner tools are classics for sure. Great restoration and appreciate the detailed post. Re: Restoring an Old Drill Press - skizzo - 03-06-2013 GirchyGirchy said: Re: Restoring an Old Drill Press - GirchyGirchy - 03-06-2013 Thanks for the response, Bill! I saw you bumped the motor thread, so I've saved that link as well. Have you ever tried any chemical strippers? I wonder if something along those lines would be better for the aluminum, as long as it's not too harsh it eats the metal. Re: Restoring an Old Drill Press - Snipe Hunter - 03-09-2013 Wow, great work Skiz... I love the WT drill presses... sexy. You nailed it. |