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    Just remembered I need to paint the tensioning arm for the motor, loving the angle grinder and cup brush for simple things like this. 10 minutes and it's ready for paint!




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    And paint is down on the motor bracket and tension arm. One more coat and I'm home free!


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    All the motor stuff for the VL200 is done, too knackered to take pics at this point. And the reason for the knackered feeling? See below 😁



    That's a 10" Woodfast jointer, listed on Gumtree this morning and I picked it up about half an hour after. Seems to be complete from a parts perspective with the exception of the fence knob and they are common as mud. Spoke with the guy and he said he bought it from a machinery shop 20 odd years ago with a motor that wouldn't start. Apparently it sat in the back of his shed in parts until today so he wanted it gone, $150 and it was mine! So happy, I've seen a number of the 6" models come up but they were always lacking the cabinet and belt cover, this has both!

    Very excited to start work on it! Was starting to wonder what I'd do with my time now that I'm wrapping up the Vicmarc. Wanted to find a Waldown drill press but I guess that will get bumped again 😆

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    Quote Originally Posted by bueller View Post
    All the motor stuff for the VL200 is done, too knackered to take pics at this point. And the reason for the knackered feeling? See below 

    That's a 10" Woodfast planer, listed on Gumtree this morning and I picked it up about half an hour after. Seems to be complete from a parts perspective with the exception of the fence knob and they are common as mud. Spoke with the guy and he said he bought it from a machinery shop 20 odd years ago with a motor that wouldn't start. Apparently it sat in the back of his shed in parts until today so he wanted it gone, $150 and it was mine! So happy, I've seen a number of the 6" models come up but they were always lacking the cabinet and belt cover, this has both!

    Very excited to start work on it! Was starting to wonder what I'd do with my time now that I'm wrapping up the Vicmarc. 
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobL View Post
    Now I know why I haven't heard from you
    Haha yeah I was actually going to ring you this afternoon because I had an interview this morning, then this got in the way!

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    Some more pics now that I've stopped wheezing 😆

















    I wanted to put it back on the base for photos but its way too heavy to lift that high on my own. Probably have to look at investing in an engine hoist soon, I've gotten quite fit over the last 6 months lifting this stuff but I feel like I'm pushing my luck with this guy.

    Going to do some research on best way to tear this down and I'll likely start disassembly on new years day. Got a family lunch at my parents tomorrow so I'll be able to get the Vicmarc finished and then I can devote my time to the jointer.

    Edit: Oh yeah and the motor bearings are in great shape, I gave the pulley a spin and it took a good 30 seconds to stop rotating.

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    Spent a little time this arvo working on the outfeed table to see how bad the rust was, don't think it's too worrisome.

    Started out scraping off most of the surface rust and then hit it with a scotchbrite pad on an orbital sander. Can still see the original marks from where it was surface ground so I think with a bit of time I should have it looking quite nice again. It would be a lot quicker going with a stripping disc on the angle grinder but I feel like that could be too aggressive.







    Thoughts? Might be time to go get some TA off Bob [emoji1]

    Edit: Oh and in typical fashion I missed a couple of parts that needed polishing on the motor tensioning arm so I decided not to finish the lathe today. Hopefully going to get out there Monday evening.

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    I agree with not use any type of stripping disc but I would consider a light wire wheel.
    Not the cup wire wheel you have above, just a regular wire wheel.

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    Cheers Bob, I've got a couple of those so I'll test them at the far end of the outfeed and see how I go.

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    I've made several street machines. Old Holden EHs, 3 VW's (56,59,61), a 57 BelAir (with 454!), VN (supercharged!).... And with all the nasty rusty stuff like this, it's all pulled apart and taken to a Hot Tank company that will soak off and remove grease, rust, slime, dirt and paint all in one go.

    A few days later you go get your super shiney parts. It's cheap and super effective. I wouldn't be buggerising around doing it by hand.

    The parts are super crispy, ready for undercoating or powder coating (yeah!!!!).

    These old machines are AWESOME. Do it up to look like super retro. 100% on the cool scale!

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    I'll look into that Woodpixel, sounds very useful.

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    Should have mentioned, another option is Soda Blasting.

    These operations are springing up like mushrooms now and will come to you. The benefit is they only need a hose to wash all the crap down the drain.

    edit: Gurp! I was thinking to buy one for cleaning some new stuff here so looked around.... turns out you can buy the kits yourself now! Safe Soda Blasting Soda - 4.5kg - Supercheap Auto

    I'd recover the media though.... spray on a big plastic sheet. It doesnt go far and can be used a dozen times.

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    That's actually something I'd thought of but haven't got around to chasing quotes. Saw them use soda blasting on American Restoration and it seemed to do a really good job removing paint and rust without damaging the surface.

    Edit: Just saw your Super Cheap link, that's good to know! I don't have a compressor yet but when I get one I'll keep that in mind.

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    Quote Originally Posted by woodPixel View Post
    I've made several street machines. Old Holden EHs, 3 VW's (56,59,61), a 57 BelAir (with 454!), VN (supercharged!).... And with all the nasty rusty stuff like this, it's all pulled apart and taken to a Hot Tank company that will soak off and remove grease, rust, slime, dirt and paint all in one go.

    A few days later you go get your super shiney parts. It's cheap and super effective. I wouldn't be buggerising around doing it by hand.

    The parts are super crispy, ready for undercoating or powder coating (yeah!!!!).

    These old machines are AWESOME. Do it up to look like super retro. 100% on the cool scale!
    I like the zound of that



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    Finished off polishing all the motor stuff for the VL200, reassembled everything so there's no surprises when I take it out bush.





    No pics of the motor, I'm just going to give it a quick wipe down and call it a day. Looking to order a new 2HP motor and VFD later this month so no point wasting time on it.

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