Brad
Thank you for the compliments. Machine badges is one thing I've not figured out. After a coat of wax to try and brighten what is left of the paint I'm out of ideas
That one area can get pretty technical and you have to know graphics packages and printing technologies. Another rabbit hole for sure. One thing is for certain, there are a lot of people restoring vintage machines and a ton of info available online. I know I can get on youtube and find all kinds of tips and simply enjoy watching how others bring machines back to life. Since I am going to be doing a bunch of restorations this year (six planned) I want to photo/video one from start to finish and share it here. I think you will like it.
Steve
That is a beautiful tool chest. I've never seen a spirograph in a tool chest. That's a new one. I wonder what the motivation behind it was? I do agree, they were typically made by the craftsman to store and haul the tools used each day to and from the job. There were some companies that made wood tool chests, most notably Gerstner, but those were typically found in machinist shops. The ones I've seen similar to yours were made by furniture makers and repairers. I'm sure you've seen the Studley (piano maker) toolbox. If not google it and prepared to be astonished. As for wax, yes I use it all the time on cast iron surfaces such as table saw, drill press, shaper, and planer tables, in addition to saw fences. I really like good old Johnson's paste wax in the yellow can. It prevents rust on bare metal surfaces, makes wood glide more easily, is really easy to apply, and will not interfere with finishes. Once, maybe twice a year, my machines get a little love from the yellow can and a cotton rag.
Eric
p.s. Steve, your wood floors are gorgeous.
Thank you for the compliments. Machine badges is one thing I've not figured out. After a coat of wax to try and brighten what is left of the paint I'm out of ideas
That one area can get pretty technical and you have to know graphics packages and printing technologies. Another rabbit hole for sure. One thing is for certain, there are a lot of people restoring vintage machines and a ton of info available online. I know I can get on youtube and find all kinds of tips and simply enjoy watching how others bring machines back to life. Since I am going to be doing a bunch of restorations this year (six planned) I want to photo/video one from start to finish and share it here. I think you will like it. Steve
That is a beautiful tool chest. I've never seen a spirograph in a tool chest. That's a new one. I wonder what the motivation behind it was? I do agree, they were typically made by the craftsman to store and haul the tools used each day to and from the job. There were some companies that made wood tool chests, most notably Gerstner, but those were typically found in machinist shops. The ones I've seen similar to yours were made by furniture makers and repairers. I'm sure you've seen the Studley (piano maker) toolbox. If not google it and prepared to be astonished. As for wax, yes I use it all the time on cast iron surfaces such as table saw, drill press, shaper, and planer tables, in addition to saw fences. I really like good old Johnson's paste wax in the yellow can. It prevents rust on bare metal surfaces, makes wood glide more easily, is really easy to apply, and will not interfere with finishes. Once, maybe twice a year, my machines get a little love from the yellow can and a cotton rag.
Eric
p.s. Steve, your wood floors are gorgeous.
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