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Lathe as delivered
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Lathe moved into shop on workbench
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First step is removal of the cosmoline (rust inhibitor goo)
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Disassembly for paint stripping
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After disassembly
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After CitrusGel paint stripper
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After CitrusGel paint stripper
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After CitrusGel paint stripper
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After CitrusGel Paint Stripper
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Masking off for primer coat
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Removed items ready to be stripped of paint
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CitrusGel paint stripper in action on carriage
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Stripping paint
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After stripping the individual items
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After stripping
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Broke down and bought needle scaler
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Needle scaler removal of paint on splash guard
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The needle scaler is loudest tool in the shop
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Sanding coolant shield after needle scaler
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Sanding coolant shield after needle scaler
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Rustoleum Etching Primer on splash guard
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The new vector-rated Baldor motor
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New motor and pulley
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New motor name plate for reference
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VFD box and VFD installed on stand
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VFD box, wiring, Bijur Oiler Pump
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Paint for lathe body
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Same paint in brush-on form
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Decided to paint some components silver
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Lathe bed after painting
