From: Herr Bookmonger (bookmonger@verizon.net)
Date: Sat Feb 21 2004 - 23:08:06 PST
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From: "Paul A. Thomas" <bluewhale@jaxkneppers.com>
Subject: [MV] Blasting Small Parts
> Could anybody point me toward a guide to making things not only rust free
> but also semi original? What type of paints or ... ' fillers ' are used?
I
> don't like the idea of fillers as most of the parts are metal on metal
> suspension, steering, or even body parts and bondo in such applications
> makes me cringe. I'd call the folks I bought the blasting cabinet from
> however their customer service skills are reminiscent of Attila the
> Hun's... :}
I immediately thought of babbitt metal. From Encyclopędia Britannica: any
of several tin- or lead-based alloys used as bearing material for axles and
crankshafts, based on the tin alloy invented in 1839 by Isaac Babbitt for
use in steam engines. Modern babbitts provide a low-friction lining for
bearing shells made of stronger metals such as cast iron, steel, or bronze.
They may be made of: (1) high-tin alloys with small quantities of antimony
and copper.
A guy in the high desert who had restored a monstrous Holt traction engine
used over 25 pounds of the stuff because parts of the engine were so pitted.
In the pre-plastic body filler (BondoT) days, lead was used as a general
filler for body work. I once got to watch an old timer perform magic with
torch, paddles, and lead sticks. It was fantastic to watch an expert at
work. He let me try it. Once again it was proven that a professional can
make a difficult task seem very easy.
Herr Bookmonger
M-43 Truck Ambulance ¾ Ton 4x4
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