Jerry's 1955 "Greenie" Serial No. 293506

[mickyd]

Don't forget to add your greenie to this poll
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=3518

[bluekayak]

You mention using the fine brush for the aluminum. Do you mean the painted aluminum parts or the aluminum knobs / dials etc.? If your talking about the painted aluminum, what are you plans after paint is removed?

The little paint that remains on the the aluminum is very loose. It comes off if I barely touch it. I suppose it is lead based paint. I might scrape off the loose stuff, probably with a plastic putty knife. Then I might try that citrus paint remover product you mentioned in your restoration project.

I am really not sure what to do about painting the aluminum. To be honest, I am tempted to leave it bare. However, The legs also need some work. If I strip them, they'll have to be painted. Then I might paint the aluminum at the same time.

BTW -- How do you add your signature and profile?

Jerry Floren
St. Peter, MN

[mickyd]

The little paint that remains on the the aluminum is very loose. It comes off if I barely touch it. I suppose it is lead based paint. I might scrape off the loose stuff, probably with a plastic putty knife. Then I might try that citrus paint remover product you mentioned in your restoration project.

I am really not sure what to do about painting the aluminum. To be honest, I am tempted to leave it bare. However, The legs also need some work. If I strip them, they'll have to be painted. Then I might paint the aluminum at the same time.

BTW -- How do you add your signature and profile?

Jerry Floren
St. Peter, MN

If you leave the aluminum bare, it will oxidize (white corrosion) to some degree over time unless you protect it. Wax polish or a product called Nevr-Dull (recommended by tom_k/mo in this post) would protect the bear aluminum.

To update your profile info, click on "User CP" on the left in the red stripe on the top of any page. You'll see signature option on the left side of the page.

Do the inside of the legs have the infamous "mystery drips"? I see evidence on the outside.

[bluekayak]

Thanks for all the tips. I just put some Johnson's wax on the tubes.

I don't know if I would have ever figured out that "User CP" is the way to add a signature and update your profile.

My mystery drips seem to be mostly on the outside of the legs. I wonder if they are caused by moisture from condensation.

I am pretty sure that "Never Dull" is a product we used in the Navy to shine our belt buckles and other brass items. I'll have to get a can just to bring back some memories of the good old days.

Jerry

[mickyd]

Thanks for all the tips. I just put some Johnson's wax on the tubes.

I don't know if I would have ever figured out that "User CP" is the way to add a signature and update your profile.

My mystery drips seem to be mostly on the outside of the legs. I wonder if they are caused by moisture from condensation.

I am pretty sure that "Never Dull" is a product we used in the Navy to shine our belt buckles and other brass items. I'll have to get a can just to bring back some memories of the good old days.

Jerry

Got my Nevr-Dull at Wal-Mart.

[buck50bmg]

Glad to see you picked it up!! Looks like a great deal!!

Here are some pictures from the Greenie that I picked up last weekend. Thanks everyone for your tips on how to transport it. This Shopsmith was the one on eBay with the thread name, "Great deal, wished I lived closer!" Thanks buck50mg for starting that thread.

Several members had suggestions for loading it, and there were quite helpful.

My son and I loaded it into the mini van.


Lots of room.


Here is the serial number (293506):


I think Mike had some questions about the Warning decal for the speed control on the beautiful restoration of his Greenie. Here is a picture of my decal.


I was so concerned about the rust that I almost did not bid. However, Mike and all of you other restorers gave me hope. I'll post some pictures of the rust clean up in a minute.

[mickyd]

Took this pic from the top of a bridge in Maryland or Virginia (west Virginia??) around 1995. I think it was the Potomac River. Subject unknown. Now wouldn't this be a coincidence bluekayak!!
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[dave5358]

The Weiler brush is coarse, and it is quite aggressive. I tried it on a corner of an aluminum table with the Brasso and felt it left too many scratch marks. Weiler makes a fine brush, and I will get one of those next time I have a chance.

For cleaning the aluminum handles (e.g. quill lock), aluminum speed dial and other small aluminum parts, you might try liquid dish soap and a scrub brush. I just used this technique on my Greenie #273353 and it worked wonders.

My tubes were in much better shape. A combination of steel wool, Scotch-Brite and elbow grease cleaned them up nicely.

In another thread, I have described a quill upgrade done for me by a machinest friend. I've owned my machine since 1972, and frequently use it for drilling and drill-press type activities, so this was something I specifically wanted to do. But, if you decide to replace the quill bearing, you might consider the upgrade.

[bluekayak]

[quote="mickyd"]Took this pic from the top of a bridge in Maryland or Virginia (west Virginia??) around 1995. I think it was the Potomac River. Subject unknown. Now wouldn't this be a coincidence bluekayak!!

That wasn't me. I fish on the Minnesota River, which really does not have rapids, at least in our area. I do fish it at night on the kayak though, and that is kind of scary.

[bluekayak]

[quote="mickyd"]Took this pic from the top of a bridge in Maryland or Virginia (west Virginia??) around 1995. I think it was the Potomac River. Subject unknown. Now wouldn't this be a coincidence bluekayak!!

That wasn't me. I fish on the Minnesota River, which really does not have rapids, at least in our area. I do fish it at night on the kayak though, and that is kind of scary.