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Offline CharlesTurner

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K code motor mount restoration
« on: August 10, 2010, 12:35:37 AM »
Some nice detailing that folks may find helpful for future restoration work:

http://65kresto.blogspot.com/2010/08/8910.html
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Re: K code motor mount restoration
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2010, 11:40:27 PM »
Just curiuos what size of tumbler and brand do you recommend and what are you using inside of it? Those look NICE!

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Re: K code motor mount restoration
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2010, 12:37:49 AM »
I have a 3 cubic foot tumbler with angle cut ceramic media.  Sold by a company called T&M Topline in CA.

http://www.candmtopline.com/finishing_tanks.html#300

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Re: K code motor mount restoration
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2010, 01:08:48 AM »
 :o Holy cow! Thats way out of my price range! I think I would be better off finding a GREAT GUY like YOU and making a new best freind! ;D

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Re: K code motor mount restoration
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2010, 01:39:25 PM »
guess i'll have to put one of those on my 'to get' list....
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Re: K code motor mount restoration
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2010, 12:50:36 AM »
Me too.  Mr. Deburr looks pretty cool.

Where did you find this?  I am assuming you found it on Craigs or Ebay for a good price.
 
How long does your media last?  I have some ceramic reinforced aluminum oxide in my media blast cabinet that lasts forever and makes hardly any dust.

Is there a collector for the bad guys (broken down media and whatever comes off the parts) or do you have to remove all the media and screen it occasionally?
 
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Re: K code motor mount restoration
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2010, 10:25:40 AM »
I saw the unit at B. Perkin's place last year.  Inquired to T&M about it and ended up getting one through them and had it sent truck-freight.

The media life is about -1% for every 30 minutes run.  I doubt it has been run for more than 10 hours, usually only takes 15 minutes to tumble most parts. 

Haven't noticed any broken media, it's pretty thick, so rarely see the bottom.  There is a drain at the bottom where the lubricant circulates out.  A small pump sends it to a rail with a few holes that drip out into the media.  The lubricant is a specific type for what is being tumbled.  Same stuff shown on the T&M website.
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