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    Got myself a helper off Bumtree 😁



    Weighed way more than I was expecting, luckily it disassembled very easily so I could chuck it on the ute. Picked up some slings on the way home too so I should be able to get the infeed/outfeed tables off the jointer soon.

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    Tested out the hoist, made easy work of lifting the jointer. Should have bought one ages ago!

    This got me itching for some progress so I started stripping down the fence assembly. Got stuck on the last few hex bolts that attach the fence to the alignment bracket, need to go to Bunnings and get a bigger allen key. Otherwise done!






















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    Tried something new out in my quest for rust domination!

    Over Christmas I picked up another 5L bottle of Evaporust on special but I've been frustrated at how it's really only effective on things small enough to be submerged in the solution. Tried a few things but finally figured out that it's just as effective if you cover the rusty area with some paper towels and then spray the Evaporust onto them until soaked. Smooth out any bubbles and then put some glad wrap over it to prevent evaporation and within an hour even the most stubborn rust should be gone. Once done just wring the paper towels out and you can save most of the fluid for next time. Missed a couple of spots last night but going to repeat the same again tonight and then should be able to move on.


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    Tables are mostly rust free! Still have a couple of minor spots that need work on the infeed but I can take care of that later. Now I'm working on removing the tables so I can finish disassembly. So glad I got the hoist, I think I would have struggled even with a second pair of hands because of how awkward this is.





    Decided to get some quotes on having everything sandblasted this week, ordinarily I'd soldier on with a grinder and paint stripper gel but there are tons of little nooks and crannies so the grinder is out. Tried the paint stripper gel last night and it barely made a dent in the paint, that's out as well. Not surprising to me really, even the paint stripper discs on the grinder had a hard time, its probably the thickest paint I've encountered on a machine so far.

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    Okay I'm back on track, should be nothing in my way now. The thread below was VERY helpful in diagnosing where I was going wrong.

    Adjusting Woodfast Model 150 Jointer

    Not many photos of this stage but basically you need to remove the grub screw holding the adjustment handle in place and then unscrew it till it comes free. Then remove the gib screws at the back of the machine, tap the gib out the bottom and then the table should lift off. You will need an engine hoist or an extra pair of hands at the least.







    I love when a plan comes together.

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    Removed the blades and gibs and then removed a couple of hex bolts underneath to free the cutter block. The block seems to have the old type of bearings with oil nipples at each end, not sure what that means for replacements. Am contemplating putting a spiral head in this machine anyway so I'll ask Wizard what they think.





    Going to start cleaning all the parts that need sandblasting this evening and depending on quotes might drop off later this week.

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    Okay so I've got emails out to 6 different companies for sandblasting, let's see what comes back.

    On a related note, damn I hate when companies don't provide an email address! Stupid contact forms drive me insane.

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    I think sand blasting will be too harsh. It pits the surface.

    Have you watched any videos on soda blasting, or better still wet soda blasting? With wet the surface is litterally polished.

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    Quote Originally Posted by woodPixel View Post
    I think sand blasting will be too harsh. It pits the surface.

    Have you watched any videos on soda blasting, or better still wet soda blasting? With wet the surface is litterally polished.
    Ive told them they'll need to avoid the reference surfaces when spraying, do you think it will still be too aggressive for the other areas? I'm using hammered finish paint which covers over most imperfections in the surface.

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    Im sure they will be very delicate and listen to your instructions closely...

    or not...

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    Good point. Some of the places I contacted do both so I'll enquire about soda blasting and see what they say.

    Got some history on this machine in the mail today, courtesy of a care package from clear out. Have a ton of other Woodfast brochures too, will upload them soon.


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    This old machinery looks so incredible. I love it so much. Just like doing a quality Street Machine.... Polish the right surfaces, choose new excellent colours and highlights, use some insulated steel hose for the electrical coverings... Bit of chrome... Add some modern sexiness like a spiral head.

    Love it.

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    Feel exactly the same way mate. I adore the styling on these old machines, the bulletproof construction is just a bonus. One day I hope to have a full workshop full of them, just need to get out of apartment life and into a place where I can actually use them! Until then I'll keep restoring them and tucking them away for the future [emoji2]

    Spiral head is looking like a certainty at this point, I figure it's a worthy upgrade considering how cheap I got the machine.

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    Personally I wouldn't consider any blasting that uses sand, aluminium oxide, or glass bead. I would only consider plastic bead, soda, walnut shell or dry ice. Especially if you can't be there to supervise the masking and blasting.

    I envy your machines by the way.
    Pete

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