FyrMe's Tool Restoration Thread
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jakemac
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Interesting video, but I think the process might be a tiny bit overkill for duplicating machine labels. Besides, I'm not sure I have enough room in my shop for the equipment (assuming I could afford it 
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).rancherbill
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I have never heard of the water transfer paper. It is an amazingly simple technique that produces great results.
This tip alone is worth the price of admission.
This tip alone is worth the price of admission.
I hadn't either. When he said like models and stuff I remembered building a rocket when I was young that had those kind of decals. It was a PITA.... but then again I was 10. lol To do something like what he is doing with it is an amazing idea. Good info for sure.I have never heard of the water transfer paper. It is an amazingly simple technique that produces great results.
This tip alone is worth the price of admission.
We are in the home stretch. The grinder is done aside for waiting on my new wheels to come in the mail.
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I had a successful test run on my shatter proof glass experiment. I made a video on making the glass since I had a couple of requests. As soon as I get it edited I'll post a link.
But here are a couple of pics of the piece I made for my break test. I cut two pieces of common window glass I bought from Lowes. I simply used a glass cutter and followed the directions on the package. It made perfect cuts.
After doing my research on the clearest silicone to use, I found that E6000 was the recommended product by many-a-crafting ladies. Once dry, it takes on a thin plastic like feel, rather than rubbery elastic like common silicone caulking.
After cleaning the two mating surfaces of glass, I liberally applied the E6000.
This is where I think I will be changing my method of application. You can see in the next pic where I have a couple trapped air bubbles. I think by applying a border of silicone around the glass was the problem here. Had I just zig-zagged it, air could escape from all sides. (I used that method on my next two.) But as you can see, it is crystal clear where I got all the air removed.
Before
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Before
After
I had a successful test run on my shatter proof glass experiment. I made a video on making the glass since I had a couple of requests. As soon as I get it edited I'll post a link.
But here are a couple of pics of the piece I made for my break test. I cut two pieces of common window glass I bought from Lowes. I simply used a glass cutter and followed the directions on the package. It made perfect cuts.
After doing my research on the clearest silicone to use, I found that E6000 was the recommended product by many-a-crafting ladies. Once dry, it takes on a thin plastic like feel, rather than rubbery elastic like common silicone caulking.
After cleaning the two mating surfaces of glass, I liberally applied the E6000.
This is where I think I will be changing my method of application. You can see in the next pic where I have a couple trapped air bubbles. I think by applying a border of silicone around the glass was the problem here. Had I just zig-zagged it, air could escape from all sides. (I used that method on my next two.) But as you can see, it is crystal clear where I got all the air removed.
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Thanks nine. But just to clarify, if I had too much time, this resto would have taken a day or two at the most. Instead it has taken over three weeks, and that is only while neglecting my other projects. I feel like I hardly have any time to work on the fun stuff with work always getting in the way.
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Dang, that turned out really well. I've been thinking about making metal / glass guards for a grinder. I think I can replicate the metal but wasn't sure about the glass. I just may have to steal your idea. 
That turned out fantastic. Especially when set next to the before pic. Good job.
That turned out fantastic. Especially when set next to the before pic. Good job.
Neverfly
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Wow, that's a beauty.
Fyrme, Incredible work all the way around. Very impressive on the label. Very much appreciate the time you took to update the thread as you went.
I've stalled out a little lately due to Christmas madness. I finally got my grinder wheels in the mail the other day and got them installed, only to discover one was out of balance. I've contacted the eBay seller I bought them from and he will be replacing it but I have to get the time to ship the old one back. Oh well, I guess it will be after Christmas before I can get it up for sale. Meanwhile, I drug home this late 50's 12" Craftsman band saw today. The guy wanted $50 for it, but after seeing the badly pitted table, I decided to pass on it. That is until he offered it to me for $30. At which time I couldn't walk away. It came with the stand and a 1958 period correct Power Bronze 1/2hp 1725rpm motor. Over the summer I bought a early 50's 12" saw almost identical. But now I am at a cross roads with this one because, as you can see, the Power Bronze doesn't match my '54 grinder and 50' drill press. But I dig the Craftsman logo on this saw a lot more than the earlier style. I will end up restoring both and selling one of them. Whatcha think? Should I let this youngin be part of the group with it's flashy colors, or kick it out for uniformity in the house?
Also, check out the stand. I've never seen one like this. Anyone recognize it? Was it sold by Sears or someone else?
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7454/11470496886_f847e9c7e5_c.jpg
Also, any of you old timers seen this sticker before? I'm not sure what it used to say but it looks like it could have been colorful.
Edit: A little google search got me part of it http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/*******
Also, check out the stand. I've never seen one like this. Anyone recognize it? Was it sold by Sears or someone else?
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7454/11470496886_f847e9c7e5_c.jpg
Also, any of you old timers seen this sticker before? I'm not sure what it used to say but it looks like it could have been colorful.
Edit: A little google search got me part of it http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/*******
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jakemac
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That "stand" reminds me of an old laundry tub or a set sink. Is it open on the bottom, or does it have a drain ?
jakemac
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Well you've got me stumped. I still think that it was re-purposed from something else though. Perhaps some sort of farm/homestead equipment. A grain flocker, butter churn, ice cream maker, flour mill, or cotton gin ? I wonder if it has mounting points on the inside for some sort of thrasher-like contraption.
OK, now I'm thoroughly curios.
OK, now I'm thoroughly curios.
Outlawmws
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Pic of the bottom area?
rancherbill
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Rust
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That base/stand is really neat.
the shape is almost organic...like it should have udders or *******.
lol
It would look really cool all spiffed up.
the shape is almost organic...like it should have udders or *******.
lol
It would look really cool all spiffed up.
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Rust
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...and outstaning job on the grinder. The paint turned out nice.
...and nice isolated ground duplex receptacle...thats a rare sight..not many want to pay that kind of cash for a recep. Kudos.
...and nice isolated ground duplex receptacle...thats a rare sight..not many want to pay that kind of cash for a recep. Kudos.
MN4x4
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I have bunches of those but not sure why I'd use them? I don't think anything of mine has an isolated ground...so where do they go?
MN4x4
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VERY nice work. I'd take that grinder for new if I didn't know better.
You make me want to go spend time in my shop RIGHT NOW - even if I can't.
Thanks for the compliment on the grinder. As far as the recept goes, I wouldn't pay for them either.
I had a bunch of left overs from a hospital remodel. They didn't go with my decor in the house so the garage got special treatment. However, you just might find white ones in the house with a orange triangle on themOutlawmws
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LMAO, the cow reference on the stand is funny. Some people's imaginations, sheesh.
Here is a pic of the bottom of the stand. I've looked it over pretty well and found no names, numbers, etc... I still like it though.
I also want to report that the Craftsman grinder found it's way into the new owners hands yesterday. And just for a value reference to others in my area, it ran on CL for about a week for sale for $100, and only one call on it with interest yesterday. It sold to the same guy for $100 with no haggle on price. One of the new owners comments was, "I don't like the quality of the new grinders now days"
Anyway, I will get back on my restos shortly after Christmas. Staring with that old Rock Island 142 I've been working on. This little side job for a friend of mine on a 58* day, a stand by generator pad for his farm.
and this little storm the very next day, has kept me busy the last few days. I bet my buddy was wishing he had this done a little sooner. We have been on Gen. power here for a couple days now.
Here is a pic of the bottom of the stand. I've looked it over pretty well and found no names, numbers, etc... I still like it though.
I also want to report that the Craftsman grinder found it's way into the new owners hands yesterday. And just for a value reference to others in my area, it ran on CL for about a week for sale for $100, and only one call on it with interest yesterday. It sold to the same guy for $100 with no haggle on price. One of the new owners comments was, "I don't like the quality of the new grinders now days"
Anyway, I will get back on my restos shortly after Christmas. Staring with that old Rock Island 142 I've been working on. This little side job for a friend of mine on a 58* day, a stand by generator pad for his farm.
and this little storm the very next day, has kept me busy the last few days. I bet my buddy was wishing he had this done a little sooner. We have been on Gen. power here for a couple days now.
Duct Tape Man
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Any updates of your tool projects? Love watching your work progress!
Man, I wish I did. I have that Old Rock Island vise about half done, but it's still sitting on my bench. I have been doing a bunch of other work that's kept me busy. And to make things even crazier, I think we have sold our house. I hope to get the vise finished up before we move, but that will likely be the last thing to get restored until we get settled somewhere else.
Thanks for checking in though. It never hurts to give me a little push.
Thanks for checking in though. It never hurts to give me a little push.
Jon Jacobs
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that jack is awesome.
GirchyGirchy
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Fyrme, what paint brand/type and colors did you use for the block grinder?
Excellent work on everything! Once I get my block grinder mounted I can begin using it to clean up the other restoration projects I have sitting around....
Excellent work on everything! Once I get my block grinder mounted I can begin using it to clean up the other restoration projects I have sitting around....
Thanks Girchy. After searching for some matching colors for a couple days and not wanting the expense of a color matched automotive paint, I settled on Dupi-color for both colors. The main body is PN DE1651 CAST COAT IRON, and the band is PN BN0604 PRECISION GRAY (W40). The band is a very close match but the cast iron color is a tad greener that the cap indicated and not quite a factory match to the original color, but very close.
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Also, check out the stand. I've never seen one like this. Anyone recognize it? Was it sold by Sears or someone else?
Craftsman Builders saw ~1940's??
Hmmm, IDK, did you find a pic of one or is that just a hunch?
MAN! I can't believe I haven't been here since April! It has been a very crazy and busy year. I have had to make time the last few days to do a couple restos and refurbs. I'll just say someone just might be opening up a box with some goodies in it in a week or so.
After doing a little recon, I decided to dig around in my small tools tote for some wood working type stuff to put some shine on, that wouldn't take me weeks to get done. What I came up with was a hand file with a nice hardwood handle and a nice little Craftsman Crown Top hand plane. Unfortunatley I lost a ton of my pics, the file being one of them, but I still have a few of the plane.
The plane was one my stepfather had in an old ammo box full of stuff.
After a quick tear down to get a good visual on what was ahead of me, I got right on the resto. By the looks of the blade, this thing spent more time getting scratched up in a tool box then it did getting used, so it was just a matter of tackling the cosmetics.
The plan is a high polish on the chrome knobs as well as the bottom and sides, new paint, and refinish on the wood knob.
That's as far as I'll take you tonight. I should finish up the chrome knobs tomorrow and will make it's reveal soon after.
After doing a little recon, I decided to dig around in my small tools tote for some wood working type stuff to put some shine on, that wouldn't take me weeks to get done. What I came up with was a hand file with a nice hardwood handle and a nice little Craftsman Crown Top hand plane. Unfortunatley I lost a ton of my pics, the file being one of them, but I still have a few of the plane.
The plane was one my stepfather had in an old ammo box full of stuff.
After a quick tear down to get a good visual on what was ahead of me, I got right on the resto. By the looks of the blade, this thing spent more time getting scratched up in a tool box then it did getting used, so it was just a matter of tackling the cosmetics.
The plan is a high polish on the chrome knobs as well as the bottom and sides, new paint, and refinish on the wood knob.
That's as far as I'll take you tonight. I should finish up the chrome knobs tomorrow and will make it's reveal soon after.
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rick carpenter
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and this little storm the very next day, has kept me busy the last few days. I bet my buddy was wishing he had this done a little sooner. We have been on Gen. power here for a couple days now.
Enjoying your thread! I was on a workteam from Texas cleaning up after the 2007 icestorm y'all had. We were in Bristow for a cold week. Then this summer we helped with tornado recovery in El Reno. Quite a mess both times!
So I got the hand plane done. I tried and tried to find some hammered Verde Green, but for some odd reason, no one has it in this part of the country. Lowes and Home Depot both say they have it in stock and say its only available in the store. I went to those stores, as well as a couple others, and they all said, they've never had it.
I found it online, but with the time crunch, it wasn't an option. So I decided to go with another color that was fitting for the era of this Crown Top Craftsman piece. Hammered Copper.
So after the tear down, I dropped all the parts in the Ultrasonic cleaner. When used with a de-greaser and heat, it works great at removing paint as well as dirt and grease.
After running for about 30min in the tank, all it took was a rinse with water. Again, I lost a lot of my detailed pics.....
After a good cleaning, it was time to shine up the machine surfaces and cutting blade with a 6 step hand sanding process, and three steps of buffing. Once that was done, the surfaces were taped and prepped for three coats of Rustoleum....
While that was drying, I worked on sanding and staining the the knob back to a dark mahogany similar to the original. Then finally, after buffing out the other knobs, I got it reassembled ready to get boxed up!
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I found it online, but with the time crunch, it wasn't an option. So I decided to go with another color that was fitting for the era of this Crown Top Craftsman piece. Hammered Copper.So after the tear down, I dropped all the parts in the Ultrasonic cleaner. When used with a de-greaser and heat, it works great at removing paint as well as dirt and grease.
After running for about 30min in the tank, all it took was a rinse with water. Again, I lost a lot of my detailed pics.....
After a good cleaning, it was time to shine up the machine surfaces and cutting blade with a 6 step hand sanding process, and three steps of buffing. Once that was done, the surfaces were taped and prepped for three coats of Rustoleum....
While that was drying, I worked on sanding and staining the the knob back to a dark mahogany similar to the original. Then finally, after buffing out the other knobs, I got it reassembled ready to get boxed up!
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