Restoration Progress On My 1955 Greenie

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Wow. :eek:
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heathicus wrote:Wow. :eek:

Good comment...
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heathicus wrote:Wow. :eek:
Yes, that sums it up pretty nicely.
The best equipped laundry room in the neighborhood...
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horologist wrote:Yes, 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
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10
E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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I must agree Great Job
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Great job Mike, the wait was worth it. What attention to detail!!! Bet it didn't look that good when it left the factory.
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tom_k/mo wrote:Great 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
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E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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judaspre1982 wrote:Mike , 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!:)
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E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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MickyD - A heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS. You've inspired me to try metal polishing........

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