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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-05-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,626
Posted By Fledrmaus

Crikey, you were right! A left hand thread! ...

Crikey, you were right! A left hand thread! When I think of how I tortured that poor screw trying to get it off. The part was so loose by the end, it could practically swing, and all I had to do...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-18-2016, 07:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,626
Posted By Fledrmaus

Something cute: 556171 The surface of the...

Something cute: 556171

The surface of the upper part of the machine is in terrible shape, as you can see: rough and pitted. But some of the gold decals have survived against all odds, and while...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-27-2016, 05:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,626
Posted By Fledrmaus

A couple more pictures. I managed to get the...

A couple more pictures. I managed to get the balance wheel and the large gear wheel behind it off. Not quite sure how I did this. The bolt is still firmly attached to the balance wheel. I tried...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-21-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,626
Posted By Fledrmaus

A few more pictures: I got the faceplate off. ...

A few more pictures: I got the faceplate off. Hunted everywhere for a screw that attached it, but couldn't find anything, so I finally guess that it must just snap on! I used an Exacto knife to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-19-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,626
Posted By Fledrmaus

Thanks for the tip about the oil. Once I'd dried...

Thanks for the tip about the oil. Once I'd dried them thoroughly, I put them in ziplock bags to keep them out of the air while I work on other parts, but I definitely want to protect them from...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-18-2016, 03:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,626
Posted By Fledrmaus

The Venus Project

Now that my Canadian mystery machine has been identified, I thought I'd start a thread just to record what I find as I try to clean away the rust and grime that have accumulated over 100 years of...
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