Vise restoration filler

[Bushmiller]

Thanks for the recommendation DJ. YOW!!! Bushmiller. I know you love your saws but damn that's expensive.

BEM

It was the full pack that was $225. I bought just six rods as they broke into the pack for me. I think they may have cost $20, which is still a lot of money.

Regards
Paul

[BEM]

I ended up using the SCA Lightweight Body Fillerfrom Super Cheap Auto. I didn't use it all over. Just on those cuts and one larger gouge on the side. I used a Dulux etch primer and Rust-oleum Motospray red heat proof paint. I topped it with Cabot's cabothane satin spray. I wiped some camellia oil on the non finished parts. I don't know if it will protect them long term but I'm open to suggestions. Here's a before and after shot. I didn't want to make it look totally new, as it's not. Just clean it up and make it presentable. I'm pretty happy with the results.

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[Bushmiller]

BEM

That has come up very well indeed. You can give yourself a pat on the back.

Regards
Paul

[BEM]

Thanks Paul.
I'm interested in buying a Sandblasting cabinet to help with tasks like this, which I enjoy. I love seeing things sandblasted in resto videos. It's my favourite part of the video. I know nothing about them. Can anyone tell me what features I need to look for? I probably don't want to spend more that $500 - $600; unless I can be convinced otherwise.

Lyndon

[China]

The cabinet is the cheap part, you then add the gun + hose + compressor at least 14 cfm to make it worthwhile

[BEM]

Thanks for the info Chris. Damn. I thought I'd be able to use my current compressor but when I checked it, it was only 7.8 cfm. It sounds like it's going to be a more expensive purchase than I thought.

[yvan]

I ended up using the SCA Lightweight Body Fillerfrom Super Cheap Auto. I didn't use it all over. Just on those cuts and one larger gouge on the side. I used a Dulux etch primer and Rust-oleum Motospray red heat proof paint. I topped it with Cabot's cabothane satin spray. I wiped some camellia oil on the non finished parts. I don't know if it will protect them long term but I'm open to suggestions. Here's a before and after shot. I didn't want to make it look totally new, as it's not. Just clean it up and make it presentable. I'm pretty happy with the results.

1 before.jpg

2 after.jpg

Finishes.jpg

Congratulations, it's ready to be exhibited on the mantlepiece - with a glass cloche to protect the camellia oil from any dust

[BEM]

Congratulations, it's ready to be exhibited on the mantlepiece - with a glass cloche to protect the camellia oil from any dust

Ha! Never. My tools are for using. Though I like them to look nice as well.