Thread: 1820's Greaves for comission.

Originally Posted by Voidmonster

It's better'n ever, now!



Cramped.

A bit messy...

But very, very functional!

Yours looks like mine sans a motorcycle in the middle. I like the HF showroom motif you have going on.

Stunning!

I love everything about it. But the way you salvaged everything puts your restoration over the top!

Originally Posted by guitstik

Yours looks like mine sans a motorcycle in the middle. I like the HF showroom motif you have going on.

The saw is a Rockwell, and the HVAC under the bench is a Stanley.

But yeah, HF drill press, belt sander, buffer, workbench, face shield, etc...

Oh, and the bench that the buffer is bolted down to came from CostCo. I don't even remember who made it, but it's a nice piece of kit.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Thanks Zak. Aside from the as expected, beautiful job, I really appreciate your going through the steps you took in the restore. Not that I'd ever try such a job, but I'm sure many members here who are so inclined will learn from your post.

i think its very nice when people explain how they did the job, we (newbie) can learn , thanks for a good job

Originally Posted by jemmo

i think its very nice when people explain how they did the job, we (newbie) can learn , thanks for a good job

That's how I learned! I do my best to pass it on.

Very nice restore and write up Zak, Great work, By the way your shop area looks very good.

You EARNED it a long time ago however the MENTOR tag is so apt. Wonderful job old friend.

Very nice. Thanks for the tips for scales restoration.

Nice save. Your explanation of pin removal is exactly what I was thinking of using on that beast of mine. Thank you for confirming my convictions.

In a few years you'll have a nice patina on your wood benches. Works faster if you'll rebuild a couple of old Hardly-Ablesons in that shop. Something about the goo that drips out of those things makes wood look REAL old......

As for HF? Keep the receipts!! I went through 12 hand grinders on a Taylorcraft restore/rebuild. I'd use 'em till they smoked/lockedup/melted down and then carry it back and grab another. A couple of them lasted a whole five minutes! Thought about buying an extra just to have one in reserve. Never did get a disc worn out on that project. FINALLY got one that went the distance. It's still around here somewhere.

GOOD WORK!! Carry on!

Really nice Zak! I've been waiting to see that one....

The shop is really coming together.