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chris j09/06/2013 16:17:23
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I am having a go at building a 2" Burrell Roller and have a few parts

I intend to clean up some steel parts that are a bit tarnished in my bead blaster.

Some bits like the rolls will ultimately end up painted and some bits won't. I think they all need some kind of protection once cleaned up.

What does the panel think I should use, any recommendations ?

Also while on the subject what kind of paint do folks put on their boilers ?

JasonB09/06/2013 17:14:29
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Any bright work I would just wipe over with an oily rag. Painted items spray with a can of suitable primer. A lot will depend on where you store the engine during construction, I keep the Fowler inside so there is little risk of rusting so everything is bare but if you have to keep it in the workshop then paint oil may be a better option.

BBQ paint works well on the hot bits and you should be able to get the Burrell in the oven to bake it, Halfords also do high temp enamels.

J

OuBallie10/06/2013 10:27:38
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Posted by JasonB on 09/06/2013 17:14:29:

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BBQ paint works well on the hot bits and you should be able to get the Burrell in the oven to bake it, /Snip

Other half yelped when I mentioned this idea as a perfect solution, then gave me that look that only they can, and said "Don't even think of using MY oven!"

I got the message

Geoff - About to concoct a chuck hoist with overhead trolley

chris j10/06/2013 11:23:46
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I think I will wait until my wife goes out and not mention it Geoff smiley
J any recipe.
Gas mark ? for ? hours.
Michael Gilligan10/06/2013 11:24:11
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Posted by OuBallie on 10/06/2013 10:27:38

Other half yelped when I mentioned this idea as a perfect solution, then gave me that look that only they can, and said "Don't even think of using MY oven!"

I got the message

Geoff - About to concoct a chuck hoist with overhead trolley

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If you have room in the Workshop; try freecycle, you will probably someone wanting to dispose of their old oven "free, for collection".

MichaelG.

OuBallie10/06/2013 14:26:27
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Ah Chris, problem is, their olfactory ability/skills is/are such, that I would be found out PDQ and then doomed to short rations for eternity, and life is just too short to endure that
MichaelG,
Any more items of stove size in workshop will start to cramp my style.
I do, however, have a table top stove/grill for powder coating small items, but haven't sorted out a way for doing bigger ones, yet.
Geoff - No further with chuck handling contraption.
chris j10/06/2013 14:59:28
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Posted by OuBallie on 10/06/2013 14:26:27:

Ah Chris, problem is, their olfactory ability/skills is/are such, that I would be found out PDQ and then doomed to short rations for eternity, and life is just too short to endure that
MichaelG,
Any more items of stove size in workshop will start to cramp my style.
I do, however, have a table top stove/grill for powder coating small items, but haven't sorted out a way for doing bigger ones, yet.
Geoff - No further with chuck handling contraption.

My wife never hears anything during the day as she spends all the daylight hours in the basement.

Note to self , must find out why she has a coffin full of earth down there.

Chris Heapy10/06/2013 16:12:16
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The best rust inhibitor I've used is a product called ACF50 - a bit like WD40 on steroids. It is an oily coating but posses a strong resistance to wiping off (unlike simple oil), and it also actively creeps into crevices and even neutralises existing corrosion. Only a very thin smear of of this stuff is required for effective and lasting protection - the parts are not left dripping in the stuff.

Chris

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