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So as indicated I started to degrease and bead blast the little beast. As I have already indicated there are a number of parts missing or in need of replacement. Most of the parts are now either painted or waiting to be painted.
I have also started to make some replacement parts. The first one is the blade tensioner. What was on the machine was a rusted piece of steel. Since I don't have the original I had to use a picture as my plan. The tensioner is now complete except for the thumb screw (its in the lathe being turned). I am guessing but I expect the top hole in this part is elongated so when adjusting the tension the end has the ability to pivot.
Well anyway here are a few pictures.
Oh the paint and color I am using is a Rustoleum hammer gray.
![000_0498 copy.jpg 000_0498 copy.jpg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/26/26085-e8758d9996a0ea47ee0b0b9f6056f472.jpg)
I have also started to make some replacement parts. The first one is the blade tensioner. What was on the machine was a rusted piece of steel. Since I don't have the original I had to use a picture as my plan. The tensioner is now complete except for the thumb screw (its in the lathe being turned). I am guessing but I expect the top hole in this part is elongated so when adjusting the tension the end has the ability to pivot.
Well anyway here are a few pictures.
Oh the paint and color I am using is a Rustoleum hammer gray.
![000_0493 copy.jpg 000_0493 copy.jpg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/26/26081-3f7dac1ebfa888ea9997b1d54e5839fe.jpg)
![000_0494 copy.jpg 000_0494 copy.jpg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/26/26082-a40ed65b93189ed0199757b6d040c237.jpg)
![000_0495 copy.jpg 000_0495 copy.jpg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/26/26083-9608c194e372b91020980b8a0b86060d.jpg)
![000_0497 copy.jpg 000_0497 copy.jpg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/26/26084-c87af83a2f84da8e2e9c79e06649566d.jpg)
![000_0498 copy.jpg 000_0498 copy.jpg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/26/26085-e8758d9996a0ea47ee0b0b9f6056f472.jpg)