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Any help with dating the following 4 machines would be much appreciated:

Mike wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:16 pm

I know, as was I. Sometimes fixing things that aren’t broken is a hobby of mine.
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Hey, I partake in that hobby as well!

A model 10 makes a fantastic dedicated drill press as well as a dedicated sanding station.

Coming along nicely, I can almost smell the cinnamon rolls!
Awesome work.

As always John, very interesting relics. Thanks for taking the time to share your finds with us, I always look forward to your posts.

jsburger wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:44 pm The ones I have replaced did not require a press. An appropriately sized dowel or socket and light taps works.

…I had the same experience, twice.

Here you go,

https://www.ebay.com/itm/322384383062?m ... media=COPY

Bought a couple pairs in the past and they work great.

Is the main color an off-the-shelf one available in a spray can from my local hardware store? Hi John, I use Dupli-color ceramic engine paint. That color is called Cast Coat Iron (DE1651) and is sold at automotive stores in a spray can. I learned many years ago rebuilding engines, that this is some...

Yes, but better after minor restoring.