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    Old 03-20-2014, 06:14 PM
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    Steve, I am amazed what you can do with these old machines. I think it is great.
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    Old 03-20-2014, 06:52 PM
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    Originally Posted by Glenn
    Steve, I am amazed what you can do with these old machines. I think it is great.
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    Thanks, but really, this was just wiping down with a microfiber cloth and oil so far.
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    Old 03-20-2014, 09:35 PM
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    ok, less than 24 hours and.....

    [ATTACH=CONFIG]468280[/ATTACH]

    closer....
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]468281[/ATTACH]

    Still needs cleaning and adjusting, but hey....
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    Old 03-21-2014, 02:07 AM
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    Just.....WOW! Beautiful machine and great job! Lots of hard work went into cleaning up this beauty.
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    Old 03-21-2014, 05:52 AM
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    Oh my, look at that, it is amazing!!! Thank you, I love it!!!
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    Old 03-21-2014, 06:06 AM
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    Very cool Steve! There's a world of difference between the foot pedal on the machine and the original. I can't wait to see it right.
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    Old 03-21-2014, 06:45 AM
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    Wow - great job! Really cool machine.
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    Old 03-21-2014, 07:31 AM
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    I gotta confess, that is some SERIOUSLY stubborn crud on those arms.... I am pretty sure this is not going to be one of the "over the weekend I shine it up" jobs..
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    Old 03-21-2014, 07:38 AM
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    Originally Posted by SteveH
    I gotta confess, that is some SERIOUSLY stubborn crud on those arms.... I am pretty sure this is not going to be one of the "over the weekend I shine it up" jobs..
    Probably the last time it was cleaned was before you were born...
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    Old 03-21-2014, 07:42 AM
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    Originally Posted by NapaJohn
    Probably the last time it was cleaned was before you were born...

    Ouch, thanks for that perspective shift... lol Ok so, "de-neglecting" this one will take a bit longer...
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