The toughest coating and probably overkill would be epoxy paint. If
given a second coat within 24 house it will bond to the first coat.
Physically brushing the paint on always provides better adhesion than
spray painting.
-Dave Walton
On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 7:25 AM, John Reames wrote:
> I figu
The VS presses are so versatile and the 15" is right in the sweet spot - not
too big or small. Nice choice!
I'm an OWWMer (now vintagemachinery.org) with a couple old machines. A tip I've
used with success on simple cleaning of painted surfaces and badges is
'Scrubbing Bubbles' bathroom cleane
BioDiesel, B100 or B99, works well. Use it with the scotch brite or
the steel wool replacement pads similar to scotch brite. wipe it off
when done with the elbow grease. Then recoat with BioD, light oil,
beeswax, a combination, or similar.
For commercial products, the Mopar penetrating oil
Any suggestions on how to remove this [light rust]?
For things small enough to tank I like the electrolytic method.
Cheap, effective, and easy.
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/andyspatch/rust.htm
I like the beeswax suggestion.
-- Jim
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Your method for rust removal sounds fine. You could also soak any removable
parts in evaporust. Rust Oleum properly applied will give a hard, durable and
nice finish.
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On Aug 23, 2011, at 7:25 AM, John Reames wrote:
I figure that I'm not the only one here who prefers older
Beeswax works well for preventing rust and it provides lubrication as well.
Dan
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On Aug 23, 2011, at 7:25 AM, John Reames wrote:
> I figure that I'm not the only one here who prefers older tools, and will
> take the time to spruce them up.
>
> If that's the case, I'm won
John,
Go to the Old Woodworking Machines (OWWM) web site and sign up for their forums.
You'll find loads of resources for both restoration, parts, etc. on the site.
They have a great repository of old manuals and pictures, too.
Dan
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On Aug 23, 2011, at 7:25 AM, John Reames
I figure that I'm not the only one here who prefers older tools, and will take
the time to spruce them up.
If that's the case, I'm wondering if anyone could give a few pointers on
cleaning them up. (Not necessarily Concours grade cleanup)
I'm picking up an older (american made) Rockwell/delt
