It just keeps getting better.

And I love the gold accent over the white on the edge of the wheel. Just completes the look.

 

What type of paint are you using, and how does it hold up with use?

Because I know there has to be at least a patina of self produced sawdust on this beauty after it's finished.

 

Will

Edited November 4, 20187 yr by Larry Buskirk

Very nice Shane.

The colors are awesome, the style of the machine is most definitely being augmented with the paint scheme.  I think you did a great job with the pin striping! I am really looking forward to seeing this one completed.

 

Ken

Edited November 4, 20187 yr by Larry Buskirk

Thanks guys,

 

Will, the paint is Sherwin Williams Pro Industrial Urethane Alkyd Enamel.

It's what I have used on my last couple of restorations. Sprays good and brushes on even better.

For the pinstriping I am using 1shot paint

 

Edited November 4, 20187 yr by Larry Buskirk

Shane,

 

Simply Fantastic !!!

You've outdone yourself with this one !!!

How are you going to top this?

Edited November 4, 20187 yr by Larry Buskirk

Shane,

 

What took you so long!?

 

Ha. Just kiddin' buddy, you still got it.

That machine would have been scrap metal and you've made it into usable art.

As usual, you inspire us to go to the shop, get our hands dirty and do what we love until we do it as well as possible.

 

 

Bob

 

Edited November 4, 20187 yr by Larry Buskirk

Shane that is one more awesome machine. I'm like you, they did some beautiful work on those machines in 1860. Love the colors and all of the pin strips. You do some amazing work at bringing those machines back to life.

Edited November 4, 20187 yr by Larry Buskirk

Shane...you certainly surpassed any hope or expectation I had...what a magnificent job!  A real treat.

 

 

Edited November 4, 20187 yr by Larry Buskirk

Shane,

 

A wonderful restoration I can't wait for the head to come back from Bobby's and to watch the sawdust fly.

 

 

Will

 

 

Edited November 4, 20187 yr by Larry Buskirk

Thanks for the comments everyone I really appreciate it!

 

Larry, I have asked myself that very question several times. I keep getting lucky and finding some great machines but this one will be tough to top.

 

 

 

I hope to get the heads shipped off to Bobby this weekend. I'm looking forward to getting them back so I can make some chips with this machine.

 

 

Edited November 4, 20187 yr by Larry Buskirk

Shane,

 

I figured that it would be hard to top the Universal Woodworker, but I'm sure you'll manage to top this one also!!

Are you going to pinstripe the line-shaft components?

 

 

Edited November 4, 20187 yr by Larry Buskirk

"Back From The Archives"

 

This is one of the posts that could not be finished due to the migration from the old software platform to the new platform. It is also one of the posts that I have emailed the original posters wondering if they wanted to come back and finish their posts.

I sent Shane an email a few days ago, but have not heard back yet.

I hope Shane's ok, and is only to busy to respond.

Shane was one of my shall I say "mentors" that got me going with the old machines, and I sure hope he comes back. How about you?

 

Just in case he doesn't return I'm posting a link to his website that has some of the same photos and more!

http://www.shanewhitlock.com/photo/v/misc/jafay/

 

Shane also posted a YouTube video about this machine, I hope you enjoy it. I sure did!

 

Edited November 7, 20187 yr by Larry Buskirk

34 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said:

Shane was one of my shall I say "mentors" that got me going with the old machines, and I sure hope he comes back. How about you?

 

You bet...that would be great. From what I've seen not only is he a master of old 'arn restoration, the vision and creativity he incorporates within each restoration is pure artistry.

42 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said:

Shane also posted a YouTube video about this machine, I hope you enjoy it. I sure did!

I did ...and I'm not worthy It's like stepping back in time or entering a working antique woodworking museum. The detail he puts in to each of these restores is just over the top.

BTW, he's right, the clicking from the belt lacing is soothing...reminded me of an old John Deere B or H idling.