View Full Version : From "Save me" to "Saved".
Myk Rian
08-29-2013, 9:27 PM
This is how I got it:
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This is how it looks today.
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Frederick Skelly
08-29-2013, 9:53 PM
Very nice, Myk. I love the "period" looking stand too. It enhances the effect - did you make the stand or buy it with the tool and refinish it?
I really enjoy seeing old tools restored and reused. I've reclaimed a couple hand planes so far, but no machines. Have you fired her up yet? How's she run?
Fred
Myk Rian
08-29-2013, 10:10 PM
Thanks, Fred.
I designed and built the stand out of cherry. Still have the electrics to finish, but I have had it running. It's very smooth throughout the speed range.
The saw is painted Rust-Oleum aged copper.
Here are some shots of the stand during the build. I used 30 #0 biscuits for maximum strength.
I free-handed the design on cardboard, then cut a hardboard half template.
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Pattern bit in the router table.
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Design and make the bracing.
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Before finishing with clear satin Polyurethane. 2 coats.
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Thomas Hotchkin
08-29-2013, 11:54 PM
Myk
Great job on your restoration, and it came with a retirement light. Tom
Frederick Skelly
08-30-2013, 8:02 AM
Thanks for the build up photos. You gave me a couple new ideas!
Enjoy it!
Fred
Myk Rian
09-08-2013, 9:48 PM
Here are the final pics. I got the electrical finished.
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Keith Outten
09-08-2013, 10:26 PM
Myk,
This one came from a local machine shop, my friend gave me the saw a few years ago. I expect that you know that you know that you can use jig saw blades in these saws, they will clamp securely in the lower arm.
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Erik Loza
09-08-2013, 10:33 PM
Feakin' awesome, Myk! The finish turned out great. Hard to belive it's rattle-can. Thanks for sharing.
Erik Loza
Minimax USA
Frederick Skelly
09-08-2013, 10:47 PM
Beautiful!
Fred
Gary Muto
09-10-2013, 11:29 AM
Nice work Myk. It's great to see someone return old machines to their former glory. I think you've done this for several machines.
Congrats on a job well done.
Von Bickley
09-10-2013, 1:32 PM
Myk,
That is one GREAT save......
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