Restoring Data Plates

mm58

Hot Rolled

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Feb 20, 2009

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Tucson, AZ

• Feb 25, 2009

• #1

Hello group,

This question is for the hardcore SB lathe restorers. What can I do to restore the various metal placards, dataplates, and nameplates on my 1947 SB 10L.
I don't want to just clean them up, I want them to look "new". Have any of you ever had new ones made up?, or is there a trick to bringing an original one back to life? ANy comments appreciated...

Mike

 

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10KPete

Hot Rolled

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Dec 21, 2008

Location

Nordland, WA

• Feb 25, 2009

• #2

There's a guy on here that makes new ones, or templates for new ones (can't remember which). So stay tuned 'cause he'll be here!

Pete

 

Paula

Titanium

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Sep 16, 2005

Location

Indiana, USA

• Feb 25, 2009

• #3

Look in the South Bend Links sticky-thread... under the topic "South Bend Information Plates & Tags".

Paula

 

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Blob

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Apr 7, 2007

Location

Scotts Valley, CA

• Feb 25, 2009

• #4

I bought a metric change gear chart from a guy on ebay - I think he's the same one mentioned above - and at the time he had several different plates available. You might take a look there if you can't find what you need elsewhere.

Blob

 

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Mike C.

Diamond

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Nov 25, 2004

Location

Birmingham, AL

• Feb 25, 2009

• #5

If they aren't too beat up, you can hit them with flat black paint (and/or red, depening on the placard), let it dry real good, and then wet-sand the numbers and letters back up by laying a piece of 400# wet or dry on a sheet of glass, surface plate, or other smooth, hard, flat surface (granite countertop). After the lettering is back up all over, hit with clear laquer to keep the shine.

 

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jkull

Aluminum

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Apr 24, 2004

Location

Illinois

• Feb 25, 2009

• #6

Reproduction Lathe Plates

I can supply reproduction plates that are etched brass like the originals or less expensive non-etched plates. Send PM or email for more information.
-- Jim

 

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Webb Wyman

Stainless

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Oct 18, 2001

Location

Lewes, DE.

• Feb 26, 2009

• #7

Hi There,

If the plates still have decent paint and are
just dirty and tarnished, I've had good results
polishing them with Simichrome.

Good Luck!
-Blue Chips-
Webb

 

mm58

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Feb 20, 2009

Location

Tucson, AZ

• Feb 27, 2009

• #8

Thanks Jim.. I'll be in touch

Mike


I can supply reproduction plates that are etched brass like the originals or less expensive non-etched plates. Send PM or email for more information.
-- Jim[/QUOTE]

 

Petersontools

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Mar 20, 2006

Location

Lebanon, Virginia

• Feb 27, 2009

• #9

I am one of a number of proud owners of Jim Kull's repro plates for my 9A.
His work is superb , and if I needed another plate, he'd be my resource.

By the way, Jim, I offer my public "thank you!"

Joe

 

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jkull

Aluminum

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Apr 24, 2004

Location

Illinois

• Mar 7, 2009

• #10

Thanks Joe!
In addition to the etched brass plates, the less expensive non-etched plates appear to be very popular. I've also had requests for plates made of aluminum and stainless.
Jim

 

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mystry tour

Aluminum

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Jul 4, 2006

Location

tenn

• Mar 7, 2009

• #11

Yep. Some of the plates are aluminum. I opted for the aluminum non etched for my 10L and Jim assures me they will be here soon. I will let you seem them when they get here.
The sample he sent was very nice.
Tour

 

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opticschief

Plastic

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Jun 5, 2018

• Jul 16, 2018

• #12

Dataplates

jkull said:

I can supply reproduction plates that are etched brass like the originals or less expensive non-etched plates. Send PM or email for more information.
-- Jim

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Hi Jim, Please send me information about your reproduction data-plates to [email protected]

Thanks, Earl