Restoration Progress On My 1955 Greenie

heathicus

Wow. :eek:

robinson46176

heathicus wroteWow. :eek:

Good comment...

horologist

heathicus wroteWow. :eek:

Yes, that sums it up pretty nicely.

JPG

horologist wroteYes, that sums it up pretty nicely.

Typing NOT necessary! The pix say it ALL! It has been an interesting and educational journey for us all.:)GREAT JOB!!!!!

Made any SAWDUST yet?:D

wlhayesmfs

I must agree Great Job

tom_k/mo

Great job Mike, the wait was worth it. What attention to detail!!! Bet it didn't look that good when it left the factory.

JPG

tom_k/mo wroteGreat job Mike, the wait was worth it. What attention to detail!!! Bet it didn't look that good when it left the factory.

One thing is for sure: The aluminum was NOT polished when it left the factory!:p

judaspre1982

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judaspre1982 wroteMike , very impressive. Your passion to bring the machine back to life really shows in the end product. Great work!! Now it is time to get just as familiar with its multifunctions. Be safe and congratulations on a job well done.------Dave-------- PS , is this the longest thread in history or what?:D

If NOT the longest, certainly the most educational!:)

etc92guy

MickyD - A heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS. You've inspired me to try metal polishing........

.....and I'm wondering if a polished headstock would be to much?

judaspre1982

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etc92guy wrote[ATTACH]4346[/ATTACH]

MickyD - A heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS. You've inspired me to try metal polishing........

.....and I'm wondering if a polished headstock would be to much?

But THEN you would have to wear sunglasses (like your partying bunch) to use it.:D

judaspre1982

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judaspre1982 wroteFor keeping polished aluminum looking good for a descent length of time, this is what the"Gear Heads"use. http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&itemID=5158&keyword=10516Z&cm_mmc=undefinedVery good product---expensive---IMHO unnecessary------Dave

It oughta be GOOD at that price!:eek:

johnmccrossen

Mickyd, Congratulations! I envy people like yourself who have the skills, committment, attention to detail, and patience to do restorations at this level. I hope you can find time to squeeze in some wordworking projects also. Keep us posted. Thanks, John McCrossen

etc92guy

Yeah......Eastwood offers some great products and tools, but you have to be careful of the value. They'll try and really get you sometimes.

bucksaw

It is a pleasure to view the efforts of a true Craftsman who takes pride in his work.

Congratulations on a job well done! A true masterpiece!

Dave

bucksaw

mickyd wroteGreat thorough explanation. Thanks so much. There is soooo much to know.

When I ordered my bearings, I told the guy they were going in woodworking equipment. I had the reference listing that you posted in this threadon bearing replacement. (p.s. how'd a software guy become such a "bearing head"?? )

Are you saying above the the GREASE ooze is what is shielding and protecting the bearing from crud? It does make sense.

I just realized that I never documented what replacement bearings I installed when I did my rebuild so here it is:

My 2 Gilmer drive sleeve bearings installed on my Greenie are Koyo PN6205ZZC3 ($9.63 ea.)

My 2 motor bearings installed are Koyo PN62032RSC3 ($7.80ea.)

My single quill bearing is Fafner PN202KDD5C1 ($19.70 ea).

p.s. I noticed you added your Greenie SN / mfg. date to your signature. GREAT IDEA! I am going to do the same. EVERYBODY should.

Where did you purchase your Fafnir PN202KDD5C1? I have been looking and I've only been able to locate C0 (normal) radial clearance.

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bucksaw wroteWhere did you purchase your Fafnir PN202KDD5C1? I have been looking and I've only been able to locate C0 (normal) radial clearance.

AND the website states $19.70 for C0 bearing!!!:confused:

SDSSmith

Super Job! Now you have to go find another Mark V that you can use and get dirty, 'cause this one is too darn pretty to mess up!

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