Good point. Thanks. I'm not familiar with Cerakote.
Another Stromberg Carlson Perfectempo Restoration...
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mr_fixer
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Yep that is the one! good searching to find that. I will try later to listen to it to see how it sounds. early doesn't always mean good. It is nice-ish to find something that came from the same time-period just for a historical perspective!
Well, after some delay I've started the restoration. I've started to dismantle. Taking lot's of photos to supplement my not-so-good memory.
It becomes apparent that the idler should be resurfaced or replaced. I have written to Terry's Rollers to see if he will do the rebuild. Any other sources for rebuild or replacement idlers will be appreciated.
Here are a few photos. It needs to be completely disassembled. Cleaned, top plate refinished. etc...
It becomes apparent that the idler should be resurfaced or replaced. I have written to Terry's Rollers to see if he will do the rebuild. Any other sources for rebuild or replacement idlers will be appreciated.
Here are a few photos. It needs to be completely disassembled. Cleaned, top plate refinished. etc...
I am in the process of building a plinth. Originally I was going to use Jatoba - a very dense wood that takes a very smooth finish. However I came across a piece of walnut with good grain and a nice color (a bit less red than typical). Walnut is typical of the mid-century woods.
I'm going with a simple design, but it won't have the lip that John demonstrated on the original S-C plinths. Inside the plinth will be a 5/4 Oak liner. This will add weight a structural stiffness. I don't believe a heavy, solid core plinth will be advantageous for this table, given that it is suspended. the plinth will probably be about 10-15 pounds when complete.
Here is the rough version:
Notice the offset liner at the front left corner is needed to clear motor and its suspension.
The top plate will sit in a slight rabbet so it is approximately flush. The rabbet will be stained dark to make it disappear.
The edges will be treated with a round-over bit in a router. It's hard to see in the photo, but there is an offset base, and it will ultimately have some small feet. At this point, I don't anticipate any other treatments or joinery. Weather permitting, I'll start the finishing process tomorrow. I'm going to use a couple coats of oil/poly by Sam Maloof followed by a couple coats of his wax/poly.
I'm going with a simple design, but it won't have the lip that John demonstrated on the original S-C plinths. Inside the plinth will be a 5/4 Oak liner. This will add weight a structural stiffness. I don't believe a heavy, solid core plinth will be advantageous for this table, given that it is suspended. the plinth will probably be about 10-15 pounds when complete.
Here is the rough version:
Notice the offset liner at the front left corner is needed to clear motor and its suspension.
The top plate will sit in a slight rabbet so it is approximately flush. The rabbet will be stained dark to make it disappear.
The edges will be treated with a round-over bit in a router. It's hard to see in the photo, but there is an offset base, and it will ultimately have some small feet. At this point, I don't anticipate any other treatments or joinery. Weather permitting, I'll start the finishing process tomorrow. I'm going to use a couple coats of oil/poly by Sam Maloof followed by a couple coats of his wax/poly.
A quick update. In the time it took for me to post the last couple items, I heard back from Terry Witt! He will rebuild the idler. He's rebuilt a few pinch rollers for me in the past and I know his work is good. So off it goes tomorrow...
maybe gaining some momentum
maybe gaining some momentum
Super cool. Is Terry building it from scratch and including the pressed on shaft? I might want one also along with other members.
I looked up Cerakote. It would be a perfect coating. I'm not sure I have the right spray gear to apply it, but might give it a shot (no pun intended).
I have no idea. I'll send it along and see what he comes up with. I trust his expertise. I'll let you know what I learn. Maybe a group discount?
biscuithead
Me likes the eargasm retroplasm...
The plinth looks great! IMO, the Walnut was the right choice. I love that you used oak as the liner instead of MDF. That follows the MCM tradition.
What’s in your mind for the color of metal base? Do you have a sand-blasting cabinet?
Thanks for the kind words. I felt the weight added by the oak was valuable. I don't believe a core of MDF and plywood would offer value to this suspended table. But I wanted some heft. The oak provides that and increased structure.
Currently thinking a hammered black finish will be close to the original crinkle finish. It hides a multitude of sins. I believe John used a silver finish and that looks cool also. I like the maroon color of the originals but can't duplicate that without lots of expense. Still deciding. Rattle can will be satisfactory for this size project. Unfortunately I don't have a sand-blasting cabinet. I'll see how the finish prep goes before deciding if it needs commercial blasting. Or maybe I need to buy a cabinet for myself...
I'm glad to know about the quality and turnaround. At one point I had heard he shut down his business but was pleased to find he is still in operation.
biscuithead
Me likes the eargasm retroplasm...
Interesting to note that the tapered shaft on the motor (that drives the idler) has noticeable wear where the idler rides at the 33 RPM speed. I doubt it can be repaired but the simple solution is to use a motor controller to spin the motor at a slightly different RPM than stock and use a different part of the tapered spindle. More on that later during assembly...
No need for a controller. It is already variable speed. I would clean up the drive cone using emery cloth while the motor is spinning. If it is a really deep groove, then fill it with JB Weld first then smooth with the emery.
