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Posted: **Sun May 03, 2009 12:15 pm**

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Posted: **Sun May 03, 2009 12:24 pm**

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.

Posted: **Sun May 03, 2009 12:24 pm**

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Posted: **Sun May 03, 2009 12:27 pm**

judaspre1982 wrote:For 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:

Posted: **Sun May 03, 2009 12:42 pm**

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

Posted: **Sun May 03, 2009 12:46 pm**

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. [ATTACH]4347[/ATTACH]

Posted: **Sun May 03, 2009 5:47 pm**

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

Posted: **Sun May 03, 2009 7:08 pm**

mickyd wrote:Great 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.

Posted: **Sun May 03, 2009 7:55 pm**

bucksaw wrote:Where 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!!!

Posted: **Sun May 03, 2009 7:57 pm**

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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