Thanks Vann... I agree the japanning would be a step too far and probably not as durable as a painted finish. I like the wire brushed finish on the outer rim as well...I think the full polished rim would look too modern and not what was original anyway
It certainly is going to be a mammoth job it get it back to a working machine... I was amazed that all the bolts came out reasonably easy.. some will need to be replaced as they are far too rusted to be serviceable. Of course its not just a matter of ducking down to the hardware store as most of the ones that need to be replaced are square headed. I will have a go at turning those from square stock.
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My biggest challenge is getting the screws and shafts out.
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I have tried heat and still can't get this sucker to budge... Starting to think that I may have to just cut it off and make a get a new screw made.. which will require the casting to be bored out, sleeved and a new internal thread....who know what that will cost... it's a task that is beyond my little lathe or my skill level for that mater:U
I will keep working on the bits that I can do for now and worry about the tricky bits later.