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Offline DSB

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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #15 on: September 14, 2013, 11:49:40 AM »
Wrapped with the circuit boards which are pretty much untouched but they will still go to Beaky for a tune up. Also a picture of how I have been documenting what screws and bolts go in what piece. I have about 200 photos so far.
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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #16 on: September 23, 2013, 04:28:09 PM »
Ramps look great. Good luck with the rest.
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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #17 on: September 28, 2013, 03:45:19 PM »
Some more progress this weekend. Some very rusted bolts to sort out. First of all I soaked the heads in turps to which after a wipe removed the paint very well. Second a dip in Ranex which cleaned them up perfectly. Finally three coats of paint. After a bit of testing I went with a flat black enamel as it seems to blend nicely with the new coin door and cabinet decals. Also a good use for an old beer carton.
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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #18 on: September 28, 2013, 03:55:33 PM »
Have painted the head box hinges which have come up amazing with little prep.
I have also taken Swinks' back box warning and patent file to a screen printer who had no trouble opening it. He will do the screen and print it for $80. Pretty happy with that. $#$
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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #19 on: September 28, 2013, 10:58:30 PM »
Quote from: DSB on September 28, 2013, 03:55:33 PM
I have also taken Swinks' back box warning and patent file to a screen printer who had no trouble opening it. He will do the screen and print it for $80. Pretty happy with that. $#$


great to hear, make sure to post a photo here and in the free file thread to encourage others.

project is looking good.
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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #20 on: September 29, 2013, 09:37:15 AM »
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great to hear, make sure to post a photo here and in the free file thread to encourage others.

Will do! Cheers Swinks
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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #21 on: October 10, 2013, 07:17:58 PM »
Small steps at this stage. I have refurbished the lock down bar mechanism. Some pictures of the original. It was rusted down to the base metal so I ended up stripping it clean and spraying it with an aluminium rust spray. 
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« Reply #22 on: October 10, 2013, 07:24:14 PM »
Some pictures of the completed bar. I Printed the labels with a matte finish photo paper with a sticky back. (Thanks for the tips Freiherr) They look and feel good to me. I'll guess its a wait and see if they long lasting.
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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #23 on: October 10, 2013, 11:57:56 PM »
Keep it up champ Excellent work  ^^^
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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #24 on: October 11, 2013, 09:44:40 AM »
Great work so far - keep the updates coming !
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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #25 on: October 11, 2013, 01:53:20 PM »
Very nice  ^^^
The ink and label should last and look good over time so long as they are not extensively exposed to sun UV.
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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #26 on: October 19, 2013, 09:16:08 PM »
No turning back now! Here are a few photos of the cabinet damage before we started work. I'm lucky enough to have a friend with a shed, some good sanding equipment and most of the tools we needed to strip it. I had a big what have I done moment as the art started to come off.  ^&^
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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #27 on: October 19, 2013, 09:30:19 PM »
First we sanded most of the artwork off then we filled any big holes with timber dowels glued them in with quick dry araldite. Then after using a chisel to trim the dowels we used Selleys two part builders bog to fill the remaining dings and depressions. This bog was perfect for the job. It dried quick and sanded down perfectly. A bit more sanding inside and out and a couple of beers later I was feeling much better about the project. I'm happy with the result, Very smooth and straight. On to the painting next.
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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #28 on: November 07, 2013, 09:04:17 PM »
I have been busy patching, sanding, patching, sanding, patching and sanding the cabinet. WOW! A much bigger job than I had anticipated but hopefully worth the effort! I will try an under coat this weekend. I have decided to go with an automotive acrylic lacquer as suggested by a few on this site. I'll post my results after. In the mean time I have refurbished the lighting back board with white acrylic lacquer from a spray can which has come up really nice. I have also re printed the label. I stuck some clear adhesive on the sticker with the protective its plastic left on the upper side side which gives it the original smooth feeling. I'll see how it lasts, I guess time will tell.
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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #29 on: November 12, 2013, 12:26:15 PM »
Looking good Mate ^^^
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