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I've eventually made s start on restoring the tools I bought last weekend. Well, maybe not restoring but at least making them usable! First up is a rusty little eggbeater that I can't identify.
It all came apart easily with WD40, just requiring the mole grips to loosen the chuck.
All the small bits were dumped into a solution of vinegar and salt for a couple of hours to remove the rust. While that was doing it's magic I mounted the large wheel in the old 3 jaw and spun it up with some wet and dry and wire wool.
Next up is the body if the drill, but this time held in place with the live center
Both came out nicely and I even managed to save some of the paint
I forgot to take pictures of the small parts when they came out of the vinegar but, needless to say they were black and filthy but came up beautiful in shiny after a rub with wire wool.
Everything went back together easily with a few drops of machine oil. I applied danish oil to the wooden parts and waxed the metal bits that don't move.
So, now I have a useable little hand drill. Can anyone recognise the make?
It all came apart easily with WD40, just requiring the mole grips to loosen the chuck.
All the small bits were dumped into a solution of vinegar and salt for a couple of hours to remove the rust. While that was doing it's magic I mounted the large wheel in the old 3 jaw and spun it up with some wet and dry and wire wool.
Next up is the body if the drill, but this time held in place with the live center
Both came out nicely and I even managed to save some of the paint
I forgot to take pictures of the small parts when they came out of the vinegar but, needless to say they were black and filthy but came up beautiful in shiny after a rub with wire wool.
Everything went back together easily with a few drops of machine oil. I applied danish oil to the wooden parts and waxed the metal bits that don't move.
So, now I have a useable little hand drill. Can anyone recognise the make?