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rodm
United Kingdom
156 Posts |
 Posted - 12/09/2016 : 23:28:22
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Can you help!!
I am Engine Turning a dashboard with the 1" diameter Eastwood Engine Turning kit from Frost restoration and the arbor has worn out with the dashboard only 2/3rds done.
I have been in touch with both Frost and Eastwood, but it was discontinued about two years ago and they have no stock.
In desperation I wondered if anybody has one of these which they no longer need/use, so that I can finish the job?
Living in hope!!
Many thanks
Rod |
Edited by - rodm on 13/09/2016 10:16:36 |
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LewPalmer
USA
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Posted - 13/09/2016 : 03:05:17
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Rod,
I have seen these made using a cork or wooden dowel with sandpaper glued on the end and chucked up in a pedestal drill. You'll probably need to drill the dowel for a smaller diameter rod or bolt so as to fit it in the drill chuck.
Lew Palmer
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rodm
United Kingdom
156 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2016 : 10:19:15
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Thanks Lew
Problem is that having started, if I change material now away from the Eastwood product, the turning will look quite different!
BR
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Onno
Netherlands
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Posted - 13/09/2016 : 13:21:36
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Surely if you create somthing with the same diameter and grit coursness the result would look the same?
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Nick Feakes
USA
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Posted - 13/09/2016 : 15:17:29
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Rod
What material does the eastman kit use for the actual grinding? As Onno suggests, would a grade of grinding paste or emery cloth work? A picture of the business end might help members to suggest a suitable alternative.
Have you tried eBay?
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Westbury
United Kingdom
2019 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2016 : 19:27:10
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There is a good article in Wheatley and Morgan's book 'Restoration of VIntage and Thoroughbred Cars about mottling inwhich they recommend felt as a material mounted in a rotary cup.
Hope that helps.
Westbury
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cleydon
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2016 : 19:31:20
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Use a product called Cratex. It is a abrasive impregnated rubber stick that comes in multiple diameters and multiple grits. Choose a grit that matches your previous effors, cut the stick with a hack saw, and machine a mandrel to hold the stick.
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Originally posted by rodm
Can you help!!
I am Engine Turning a dashboard with the 1" diameter Eastwood Engine Turning kit from Frost restoration and the arbor has worn out with the dashboard only 2/3rds done.
I have been in touch with both Frost and Eastwood, but it was discontinued about two years ago and they have no stock.
In desperation I wondered if anybody has one of these which they no longer need/use, so that I can finish the job?
Living in hope!!
Many thanks
Rod
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Max Headroom
United Kingdom
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rodm
United Kingdom
156 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2016 : 23:59:15
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Thanks to everybody for your replies - I hadn't expected such a response!
The Eastwood product is a rubberised abrasive roll with a mandrel screwed into a brass insert in the roll. When about 1/3rd of the roll has been used the brass insert is exposed preventing further use.
There is no mention on their leaflet of the grit spec.
I can take a picture of the roll, but can someone tell me where to find the details of how to up load the picture.
Many thanks
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Peter Green
United Kingdom
1682 Posts |
Posted - 14/09/2016 : 00:17:45
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Rod,
For instructions on how to add a picture to a post click on FAQ above and under 'General' there is a sub section 'How to add a picture to a post'
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DickMorbey
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14/09/2016 : 11:33:32
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I dug out my old copy of Wheatcroft and Morgan's 'The Restoration of Vintage and Thoroughbred Cars' as I recalled seeing a section on dashboard mottling - and hey presto!
Dick Morbey
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cleydon
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - 14/09/2016 : 16:37:24
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It was indeed fun to see the pages from Wheatcroft and Morgan's book. It was the book that was my bible in my youth. I originally began engine turning with their mottling tool and abandon it for my own as sited previously using Cratex abrasive sticks. I have turned firewalls and dashes on Bugatti, Miller, Allard, etc, etc, with ease. Shown is a simple setup using a drafting board top with a graduated T-square that allows for precise spacing. Hope it is of help. Note: I use a light engine oil when turning at low speed.
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rodm
United Kingdom
156 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2016 : 09:45:53
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Great news! I've managed to find a source. Chris put me on the right track. This product is made by Cratex and I have managed to find their UK distributor who had 7 in stock with 30% off !!
I should have the replacement by Monday.
Thank you all for your input.
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