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Clarkson Tool Cutter Grinder Restoratioon
ArnieB:
Hello, some while ago (2013) I started to put my workshop together to start building a 4" scale model of a Burrell Traction Engine. The Harrison L6 Mk3 lathe came first, followed by a rare round ram Bridgeport. Next came a Clarkson Tool Cutter Grinder, which I found on ebay at Worcester in need of some TLC. I kept a before and after photo album of most of the refurbishment and I thought it may be of interest. Not quite sure of how to go about this as it will be my first topic on any forum but here goes.
Its not pretty is it. By the way it is set up I think is was used to to one specific operation It came with the minimum of attachments but did have the collection of collets imp/metric. Not sure about the paint should be grey but painted in a Mk2 colour green I.split it down into three lumps cut the wiring off, and back to base.
ArnieB:
I stripped and removed all parts bolts, screws component parts,
As I split the base plate it revealed its true colour, the original grey.
Now came the hard part I removed all the dirt and grease and set about preparing the painted arears . I've recently bought a soda blasting kit for my new project I only wish I'd got it earlier and used it for the Clarkson, would have saved a lot of time..
A new single phase motor was ordered, I got a drive belt from ebay, a Mk2 belt guard from Machine Spares together with the attachment bolts and a new motor pulley to fit the new motor.
DavidA:
Arnie,
Great find.
I'm looking forward to seeing in all it's rebuilt glory.
Dave.
RobWilson:
A good start to the thread Arnie :thumbup:
Looking forward to more instalments :)
Rob
ArnieB:
Right mowing done next episode;
I used the proverbial wire brush mounted in my 4 inch grinder for most of the work, then electric sander , then wet and dry. You may notice the cheat on the mounting base, but it was grey anyway. Use of presicion dowels to locate the switch mounting plate. I used the original switch plate and surfaced its face in the Brigeport to mount the new DOL starter.
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