Most excellent Jim...Now, wasn't that fun?

Nice work on the spanner Mfg.  Drilling holes that precise isn't as easy as it sounds.

I never promised I would finish this project in a timely manner! Now here is the progress since last posted?  I am still holding down a general contractor business.

 

Upon disassembling the Oliver 133, I found the main body casting had been welded near the front main bearing.  Cleaned up the weld beads down to better obscure the repair and hopefully this does not weaken the old repair enough for failure.  Then proceeded to remove one of the out-feed table knobs and broke the casting.  To repair the break, brass brazed the casting.  So much for being original condition.

 

Next, removed most of the old grey paint from the tables and fence and repainted grey.  I didn't bother trying to find an exact paint match.  Medium grey is enough for me.

 

The next post I will be plating the hardware and knobs and begin re-assembly.

Jim

 

Glad to know this project continues to come along Jim. Don't you just hate it when those jobs to make a living get in the way of having fun?

Sorry about the casting but excellent job on the repair. You're doing a really nice job cleaning up exposed surfaces and the gray looks great to me also.

Keep posting the progression as time permits. I certainly am enjoying and appreciating this thread.

Small needle bearings makes for great spanner pins.

Hi Jim,

I know its been a while since you posted.  Did you complete your restoration?  Just curious because I'm starting one.  I purchased an old Oliver 133 last week. Best,

Kyle