Hi Jack,
Thank you very much for your kind words re: achievement.
As I've mentioned previously, this project wasn't done to show anything off, rather it was merely about demonstrating what can be achieved with such a poor starting point and how if one was to find one of these for a small fee then one should not to be discouraged as it is clearly visible what can actually be achieved with more time opposed to more money, and time is the huge factor for the older generation who actually enjoy doing these sort of things. Member Bruban & NormK has really opened my eyes in regards to this point.
In the process of doing this machine I also did the Sole Plate and cutting cylinder which incidentally was probably the best part of the machine as far as life left in it is concerned, so at any time this machine can easily be returned as a cutting machine rather than the Verti-Cutter that I have made out of it. Everything is retro-fitable without any witness marks of the purpose I used it for.
MF,
I do recall being told that the paint was originally sourced from the great land of China, but I feel that it's actually made for "Ultra Color" under contract over there with probably most of all their other stuff, thus why they can sell it so cheap.
I'd be really interested in how the Gold looks as lots of machinery made in the 1960's / 70's was painted Hamnmertone Gold to stand out in machinery sales shops.
I also felt that the nozzle played a big part of how poor these can spray at times. Regardless the warmer it is the better the paint flows from these cans.
Cheers,
BB.
