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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-22-2013, 09:50 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    Hey Pam, USPS shows that it arrived! How does...

    Hey Pam, USPS shows that it arrived! How does it look in person?
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-06-2013, 11:34 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    Pam, I bet you are wondering where your...

    Pam,

    I bet you are wondering where your parts are. I was too. Heather borrowed my "D"D's jeep this morning and noticed your package sitting on the floor of her back seat... When asked about it...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-27-2013, 03:19 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    This post is the final of the handwheel. ...

    This post is the final of the handwheel.

    http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/replate-chrome-t208772-3.html#post5762317
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-26-2013, 04:55 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    It went into the box last night. It will be...

    It went into the box last night. It will be shipped Monday. I hope you like the results.

    It was fun and instructional for me as well.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-17-2013, 09:21 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    I am finishing the polish on the handwheel lock...

    I am finishing the polish on the handwheel lock today. I should be able to ship it out tomorrow!

    pics when done.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-12-2013, 06:33 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    Actually you do not want to polish then plate. ...

    Actually you do not want to polish then plate. The plating "sticks better" to a matte or satin finish (beadblasted works as well)
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-10-2013, 03:51 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    sounds good. The general rule that I was...

    sounds good.

    The general rule that I was taught was to use grit JUST fine enough to cause scratches the same as already exist (or slightly finer), use that to make the surface consistent, then...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-07-2013, 05:34 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    UPDATE: I was not able to do this over the...

    UPDATE:

    I was not able to do this over the weekend, and I forgot to bring in the 1200 grit today, so....

    I should be able to finish this tomorrow and ship Wednesday.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-04-2013, 06:10 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    I would like to do the same to the other part. ...

    I would like to do the same to the other part. I'll do that Saturday when i go into work, and then ship it out on Monday
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-04-2013, 03:14 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    thanks, and you are right, it was a crappy...

    thanks, and you are right, it was a crappy picture...
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    I like the look of these wheels without the original nickel plating.
    I REALLY like polished iron...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-04-2013, 02:32 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    Well, How does it look? 385828 Before...

    Well, How does it look?

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    Before (after first test)
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-02-2013, 09:39 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    I have an electroplating rig. I usually use it...

    I have an electroplating rig. I usually use it for silver plating (yep, already considered it...)
    To plate in nickel I would just need to get some of the solution/salts, but it is doable.

    The...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-30-2012, 04:37 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    that is a good method, my only worry is...

    that is a good method, my only worry is particulates getting in the machine from that. I do a similar proess but use a wooden dowel in the center of the wheel and turn it against the wire-wheel.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-30-2012, 10:09 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    Then the light sanding to remove the pitting from...

    Then the light sanding to remove the pitting from
    the original rust damage, then a series of compounds. (Actually two)
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-30-2012, 10:05 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    I will post a pic later to show but this...

    I will post a pic later to show but this handwheel had about 10% of the nickel plating left.

    I work with coal and gas forges regularly, so not so stressed by sparks
    Although I have to say in...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-29-2012, 07:42 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    I use Museum Wax (Microcrystaline wax) when...

    I use Museum Wax (Microcrystaline wax) when needed but truth is once it is polished it is rust resistant (the reason we started polishing things in the first place)

    use it, love it, wipe off...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-29-2012, 12:29 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    It arrived today! Here is 1 minute in the...

    It arrived today!

    Here is 1 minute in the shop as a quick test.
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    I think it will work out fine.

    What I see is that the grey is a residue. It wirewheels off just fine

    The rust has...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-19-2012, 03:43 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    Pam, Well, in "my' shop it would be a...

    Pam,

    Well, in "my' shop it would be a buffing wheel and polishing compounds.

    I can make a couple suggestions for you though;
    First try any non-abrasive (contradiction in terms) polish. I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-19-2012, 02:00 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    Patty - I was able to find the following in your...

    Patty - I was able to find the following in your area;
    http://gorillachrome.com/las-vegas-wheel-repair-chrome-plating
    http://decometalfinishing.com/...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-19-2012, 08:38 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By SteveH

    Patty, Joe is 100% correct. I do Jewelry...

    Patty,

    Joe is 100% correct. I do Jewelry plating (silver, copper) but the concept is the same.

    some advice...

    1. Try looking on old car boards (they are one of the biggest users of this...
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