Boice-Crane/Wilton Drill Press Re-build

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I got the parts into the blast cabinet a few days back. I get really bored blasting so some of the parts will need a once over with the wire wheel before

I can spray on some primer.

 

[BGlidewell]

i use topsaver on my cast metal tool surfaces
Amazon.com: topsaver - Tools & Home Improvement

you'd also be pleasantly surprised at what an orbital sander will do on those rusted surfaces.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

Yesterday, I started working on the base and colum.



I bought some chemical called Rust Mort (Phosphoric acid) to help disolve the rust. Worked really well on the test spot. See pic#2.



Today I gave the bottom of the base a good scrubbing with the wire cup and started soaking it with the Rust Mort.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

Parts are all srubbed and clean. Time for some primer!

 

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This is after a Rust Mort treatment.



All the rust is gone. Woohoo!



I'll paint the entire base with POR15 before I apply the final paint coat.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

Paint is done, except for the base of the column.



The color is Verde Green from Rustoleum.



Almost ready to use.

 

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Here she is in all of her glory.



Still need to mount the chuck and fininsh a few small details.



Other than that, she's ready for duty!

 

[The patriot]

NICE JOB!!

I know I'm a little late to this thread, but another way to remove rust involved using low voltage, a damp rag, and baking soda.

 

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NICE JOB!!

I know I'm a little late to this thread, but another way to remove rust involved using low voltage, a damp rag, and baking soda.

Thanks for the tip. I'm already shopping the net for more older machines to play with.

 

[The patriot]

No problem. Google "Electrolytic derusting" and you'll have all the info you'd need.