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Thread: Moore and Wright vintage protractor 994

10/05/2021 18:41:06

Thanks for all the replies, far more than I was expecting!

I've ordered a black Edding 8404 on ebay (£3.99 delivered), will come in use even if not for this application. Just hope its genuine.

Regarding the Aldi protractor, I've got one of those but zeroing it on a surface plate doesn't work well because its not dimensionally accurate and there is a small angle between the blades (~0.2 deg.) when "flat". I usually use a 123 block to get a reasonable 90 degrees and work from there; that's if there's any battery left when I take it out, often there isn't.

I've got a fondness for old tools and getting them to work again which is why I'm taking the trouble. I've got ancient M&W, Starrett, Mitutoyo, Grey & Rushton, etc stuff, as well as up to date quality tools.

Charles

09/05/2021 14:30:01

Just bought a Moore and Wright vintage protractor 994, its in good condition and very accurate. However, the engraved scale and numbers are hard to read at times, and I would like to infill the engraved scale and numbers with black or dark blue.

I've tried various things - Sharpie, Dykem Blue, pencil, wax crayon, none of which has proved very successful.

Anyone here know about old tool restoration?

Thanks

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