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Clarkson Tool Cutter Grinder Restoratioon
ArnieB:
I used Stationary Paints machine enamel. I had some Harrison Lathe paint in the garage and as the colour match is the same as the Clarkson it was sprayed on. I used two layers of grey primer, which I know technically I didn't need, then two layers of top coat. It is a high build enamel and went on with no runs or areas to retouch, I was chuffed. The motor arrived a lovely blue so that was sprayed as well.
ArnieB:
vtsteam:
Looks great! :thumbup: :clap: :clap: :clap:
ArnieB:
Thanks vtsteam it was hard work but I was pleased with the result. I started assembling the parts, first drilling and tapping the belt guard attachment point. It was plain sailing, the motor fitted well and I was able to get correct belt tension. I rewired putting the wires through the pedestal leaving an outlet free for lighting I had replaced the spindle bearings and it ran as good as new. I put a dial on the bed and got almost no runout, can't remember what exactly it was. I managed to buy a Clarkson radius tool, and an as new 3 way 4" vice that still needs a purpose mount to the Clarkson.
As you can see been doing a bit of polishing. I need to find a good light for it probably LED . Next will be a spindle stone guard with vacuum point and then find a pair of centres, I can't afford the price Machine Spares want, so I'll keep looking. I also have a height guage to put on.
Hope my post has been of interest Arnie. ( I'll be back )
Zadig:
Looks good Arnie, even better second time around. I don't know how much you've used it yet on grinding tooling but mine needs bellows for the cross-slide desperately. The amount of grinding dust that ends up under the slide and on the screw is obscene. It means you can't use oil on your ways which is a pain. If you come across any bellows on your search, please let me know. The ones at ARC are just a little too wide unless anyone know of a decent kink to make them more suitable.
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