Julius Czar Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) Had this frame come back into my possession recently, and as you can see it's been left in a shed, exposed to the elements I plan to attack it with a bit of 320 grit on a DA. I'm hoping for a patina effect from the rust, then to brighten up the brazing with some brasso and then clearcoat it. I have an idea for a leeson logo on the frame but I need to do a bit of research first. Watch this space! Edited June 18, 2017 by Julius Czar 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Czar Posted June 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 So I had some spare time today to tackle the rust on the frame. I used 320 grit paper on this little DA sander, made the job very easy! Got rid of the rust in no time. A quick before and after. Love the finish it's left behind! I still want to brighten up the brass some more so there's more of a contrast between the dull metal and the gold bits. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Czar Posted June 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Here's how it looks now, it's still raw metal but once I've finished shining the brasswork up I'll sort out getting it clear coated. Next step is the brasswork then sorting a logo out! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Whats the plan for the build? Got enough old school parts to build it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porn* Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Thats a hefty crack by looks of things in the Drive side BB yoke. I'd get clive to look at that before building it up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Czar Posted June 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) 17 hours ago, Ross McArthur said: Whats the plan for the build? Got enough old school parts to build it up? I'm really not sure at the moment, I don't have any parts really! Just seemed to be a waste to let it rot, I might build it up over time, if not I'll either sell it if there's interest, or keep it up on the wall 11 hours ago, porn* said: Thats a hefty crack by looks of things in the Drive side BB yoke. I'd get clive to look at that before building it up I'll have a look tomorrow but it might just be a dark spot in the brazing. I don't recall seeing any cracks when I went over it but I'll have a closer look. edit: I've just noticed the bit you mean. That does look quite bad actually haha! I'll let you know what I find. Edited June 20, 2017 by Julius Czar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Sake. Whats the point of doing it up if you're not going to build it? I command you at once to start looking for retro parts! I have an El gato and some 04s..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Czar Posted June 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Ross McArthur said: Sake. Whats the point of doing it up if you're not going to build it? I command you at once to start looking for retro parts! I have an El gato and some 04s..... I know it's a shame! Didn't want to leave it all rusty though, might as well sort it out either way and ill be happy to sell it if I know it's going to a good home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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