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RE: Burnishing pictures - Ludovico Prelogar - 02-20-2017 (02-19-2017, 11:29 AM)sam bennett Wrote: A few days ago I drove 1023 miles to pick up an Emmick Express on CL Pensacola. It had a Honda GX200 and was certainly destined for an ignominious death as a yard kart. It had particular value to me because it was the second kart my Dad bought for me in the Jr classes. Dear Sam: I have seen your work and will consider having you do the blocks in the future for both my Mc 8 and mc93. For now I have a harbor freight small one so I can do my own burnishing but would like to have a better quality machine in the future like yours. So if you don't mind could you tell me the machine you have? I have seen what you and what the machine can do and am amazed. Thanks!! Vico RE: Burnishing pictures - Randy Dacus - 02-20-2017 Vico......nice to see you signed up here. As in all things ....it's not just what machine Sam uses....it's his skill and genius that turns these parts into beauties . Maybe Sam will give you some pointers on what it takes to do burnishing and remember there's more then one way to do anything you set your mind to ! RE: Burnishing pictures - Ludovico Prelogar - 02-20-2017 (02-20-2017, 02:03 PM)Randy Dacus Wrote: Vico......nice to see you signed up here. Thanks randy for the encouraging words! I'm excited to be here. I received my new 93 and am loving it! Vico RE: Burnishing pictures - sam bennett - 02-21-2017 Guys, thanks for the kind words.. I figured if there was any chance of ruining the tank, I might as well experiment on my own! The machine is a 1968 Almco V3 made in Albert Lea Minnesota. Originally mine had timers and auto spray, but was missing too many parts to complete. I switched it over from 3-phase to single phase using a WEG variable frequency drive. If you've never heard of such sorcery, you should investigate these little devices! Anyway. I don't know how long this link will work, but here is a picture of an Almco V3 and description. http://www.vibratoryfinishing.com/v3.htm They want $3900 for this machine and then you have to buy the media. To fill with the proper amount of steel or porcelain you're looking at another $1200-$1500. Yikes! RE: Burnishing pictures - Randy Dacus - 02-21-2017 Adjusted for times used + learning curve to get up to speed......most of us would be better off just sending our gear to Sam . Of course if you are in the business of manufacturing items.....that's another can or worms.... Here's the agitator for reference : RE: Burnishing pictures - Ludovico Prelogar - 02-21-2017 (02-21-2017, 07:08 AM)sam bennett Wrote: Guys, thanks for the kind words.. Sam: Thank you for the info. Maybe in the future I'll get one but for now you'll have my business! I need a decent size of parts done like rims, spindles, and my engines + a few engine accessories that I can't do. Thanks again for the info! Vico RE: Burnishing pictures - ken northside - 02-26-2017 Sam need your contact info it's not here Ken RE: Burnishing pictures - Randy Dacus - 02-27-2017 Ken use Sam's email link in his profile or to contact any other member for that matter . link : http://www.vintagekartforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=167 RE: Burnishing pictures - ted johnson - 02-27-2017 I believe Sam's in Europe. He said he'll be back March 1st or 2nd. TJ RE: Burnishing pictures - sam bennett - 02-28-2017 Hey guys. We got delayed in Bremen and have 3 free days off here. It looks like the 4th for return. |