Hey Guys, I know there are some very knowledgeable people on here where Rockwell Testers are concerned and I have a few questions.
I picked up this Wilson Testor, 4JR for a really good deal. I know I don't need it right now, but for what it was, I just couldn't pass it up.
So here are my questions:
1st, I'm used to getting older machines and restoring them. This one has various dings and scratches but nothing too bad, yet. Living in central Florida, humidity is HIGH and this would be outside in the garage. From the picture below, do you think I should strip it and repaint or simply touch up the rough spots to prevent rust and let it go?
2nd, this came with 4 diamond tip indenters. One was in a container marked 'Trash' and the others are unlabeled. The trashed one I pulled out, felt it, which felt fine, but under my 10x loop, seems to have a small crack near the tip. The others appear to be smooth and no issues. Is the broken one trash and no further use (repair or anything of that sort)? And for the others which appear ok, any further examination needed or test to perform in order to check that they are solid?
3rd, it came with a few different testing blocks and some have been used different amounts than others. Is there a rule about when a test block is used up or should be discarded?
4th, I've read about disassembling the oil pot, cleaning it and putting in new oil. When dismantling it, anything I really need to be careful with or watch out for? I haven't yet taken it apart since I haven't had any help to pull it out of the crate and on to my bench! Its FAR too heavy to try it alone, just not worth the risk in my mind!
And since I always want to see pictures of things other people talk about, here they are, but from the sellers ad!
I picked up this Wilson Testor, 4JR for a really good deal. I know I don't need it right now, but for what it was, I just couldn't pass it up.
So here are my questions:
1st, I'm used to getting older machines and restoring them. This one has various dings and scratches but nothing too bad, yet. Living in central Florida, humidity is HIGH and this would be outside in the garage. From the picture below, do you think I should strip it and repaint or simply touch up the rough spots to prevent rust and let it go?
2nd, this came with 4 diamond tip indenters. One was in a container marked 'Trash' and the others are unlabeled. The trashed one I pulled out, felt it, which felt fine, but under my 10x loop, seems to have a small crack near the tip. The others appear to be smooth and no issues. Is the broken one trash and no further use (repair or anything of that sort)? And for the others which appear ok, any further examination needed or test to perform in order to check that they are solid?
3rd, it came with a few different testing blocks and some have been used different amounts than others. Is there a rule about when a test block is used up or should be discarded?
4th, I've read about disassembling the oil pot, cleaning it and putting in new oil. When dismantling it, anything I really need to be careful with or watch out for? I haven't yet taken it apart since I haven't had any help to pull it out of the crate and on to my bench! Its FAR too heavy to try it alone, just not worth the risk in my mind!
And since I always want to see pictures of things other people talk about, here they are, but from the sellers ad!
