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Restoring a Rockwell/Delta Disc/Belt Finishing Machine
- Thread starter Firestopper
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Thanks John,
I seem to take way more photos than necessary. You should see my doggie album hahah.
I seem to take way more photos than necessary. You should see my doggie album hahah.
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No such thing as to many photo's. Excellent rebuild thread! I have enjoyed following this one.
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Thanks Mike,
I had nothing but time on my side for those little details. Honestly, I was trying to spend extra time in the shop after being AWAL since November.
I appreciate your support Greg. Getting feedback is just as important as posting.
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This came in the mail today from ReplacementParts.com
Not exactly like the original but is for a finishing machine (same part number).
$5.25 shipping (rip-off) but completes the restoration.
Old warning sticker
This one is officially done.
Turn and burn.
Not exactly like the original but is for a finishing machine (same part number).
$5.25 shipping (rip-off) but completes the restoration.
Old warning sticker
This one is officially done.
Turn and burn.
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I bought Some Belts and disc Blue Fuego Zirconia Alumina by Norton. The grit I decided on the belt are 60 grit and 50 grit on the 12" disc. The tracking was done first by hand and, then by jogging the machine and finally fine tuning was achieved with the machine running. The adjustment knob requires a slight turn to get results.
Here is a video of the machine running.
Turn and burn!
Here is a video of the machine running.
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Thanks Mike,
I'm planning on adding hoses for the vacuum system to help keep things somewhat clean. I have a couple of Rigid brand vacuums from black Friday deals.
The disc's should be in next week. I had to order 25 to get them under $10 ea. The belts where had for under $9 each but required a box of 20. I think Mark (mksj) might want a few for his new Jet finisher. These are fine abrasives and should last a while. I understand the belts can be reversed for more life too. The Norton's use a unique splice on their belts unlike 3M's I've seen in the past. Time will tell, but I'll be sure to give feedback for other users.
I'm planning on adding hoses for the vacuum system to help keep things somewhat clean. I have a couple of Rigid brand vacuums from black Friday deals.
The disc's should be in next week. I had to order 25 to get them under $10 ea. The belts where had for under $9 each but required a box of 20. I think Mark (mksj) might want a few for his new Jet finisher. These are fine abrasives and should last a while. I understand the belts can be reversed for more life too. The Norton's use a unique splice on their belts unlike 3M's I've seen in the past. Time will tell, but I'll be sure to give feedback for other users.