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Re: Restoring 10ER S/N 83974
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:38 pm
by jsburger
I got the rip fence done today. The only thing left is the main table top. I am still struggling with the best method to clean and polish the large aluminum parts. Does anyone have a suggestion?
Re: Restoring 10ER S/N 83974
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:53 pm
by JPG
You run out of beads?
Re: Restoring 10ER S/N 83974
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:37 pm
by jsburger
JPG wrote:You run out of beads?
No but then you have to polish. I have been using 600 grit paper, 0000 steel wool and polishing compound with various buffing wheels. Oh, also Mothers which works well on knobs and such that I can spin on the SS.
As we all know aluminum oxide is black. It is a PITA to clean the black off the large parts. I know there is no real solution so I just will have to deal with it as I have. Arrrgh!
Re: Restoring 10ER S/N 83974
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:45 pm
by JPG
Don't laugh! Try citrusstrip and a little elbow grease. It turns black(wonder where that comes from?)
MickyD liked scotchbrite(I know not what color).
Re: Restoring 10ER S/N 83974
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 10:18 pm
by jsburger
JPG wrote:Don't laugh! Try citrusstrip and a little elbow grease. It turns black(wonder where that comes from?)
MickyD liked scotchbrite(I know not what color).
Elbow grease is not the problem. I can do that. Everything turns black. It is aluminum oxide he said DUHH.
I think the issue is what polishing compounds are easier to get the black off. The normal brown stuff is wax based. They do make a non wax base compound that I have not tried. I guess that is next. Just want to make the process easier.
If one doesn't have large dip tanks and washers it is a problem with the larger parts.
Re: Restoring 10ER S/N 83974
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 10:44 pm
by JPG
No GI cans out thar?
Re: Restoring 10ER S/N 83974
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:14 pm
by BuckeyeDennis
I use Nyalox wheel brushes chucked up in my Shopsmith for most such chores. They come in three different "grits", from fine/gentle to moderately aggressive, and I have found each to be useful. Vastly superior to wire wheels, IMHO.
I used one a while back to test clean/polish a section of 10ER table, and that test section went just fine.
Re: Restoring 10ER S/N 83974
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 2:28 pm
by jsburger
JPG wrote:No GI cans out thar?
Yes, I have a few 20MM ammo cans that would work. I am just trying to eliminate the mess all together.
Re: Restoring 10ER S/N 83974
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 2:33 pm
by jsburger
BuckeyeDennis wrote:I use Nyalox wheel brushes chucked up in my Shopsmith for most such chores. They come in three different "grits", from fine/gentle to moderately aggressive, and I have found each to be useful. Vastly superior to wire wheels, IMHO.
I used one a while back to test clean/polish a section of 10ER table, and that test section went just fine.
Yes, I want to try them also. I just need to get of dead center and get some of the alternatives in the shop to try.
Re: Restoring 10ER S/N 83974
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 7:34 pm
by jsburger
All of the table parts are cleaned except for the tops. This time I glass blasted them and then used a 2 1/2" cup fine "brass" (not) brush from Lowe's on the left end of the shorty. Worked like a charm, fast and no cleanup on both steel and aluminum.
I still want to try the product Dennis mentioned. I can't find it locally so I will have to order it.
Anyhow,table tops left to do and the restore will be complete.