I recently received my new rollers to repair my rolling mill. If you would like to read about my broken tool please follow this link "
Broken Tools = Set Backs. . .".
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New rollers and other pieces of my rolling mill preparing for re-assembly |
It was a long wait but the new parts finally arrived and I can now begin to put my tool back together.
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Cleaning and lubricating rolling mill parts for re-assembly |
Before I can re-assemble the tool every piece needs to be cleaned and then re-lubricated. A dirty job but worth the mess.
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Broken bottom roller |
Pictured above is the component of the rolling mill which broke. I have mixed emotions about having my rolling mill repaired. It is really nice to have it up and running again, but I was having a lot of fun challenging myself with a wire-based construction. I guess I can always work with wire if I want. In the end it was a great learning experience and I came away with some cool new ideas and insights. I guess it is now time to bring things back together again.
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New rollers installed on my rolling mill |
Here is the rolling mill back in action and looking better than new. It certainly is a good feeling to know I can make sheet metal again if I want or need to. I did run into a scary snag however. When I was cleaning the new rollers I discovered some small imperfections that impeded the re-assembly. Fortunately with a little help from a fellow metal smith and mentor, the imperfections were rectified and the damaged part was still usable. A great relief to still be able to use the part although not an ideal situation to receive a new part and have it be slightly defective. I am still waiting to see how the tool manufacturer deals with this issue.
For now it's time to get back to work. I still have some wire based projects to share and I am sure that sheet metal will start to make its way back into my designs soon.
I will be back with more to share soon.
Until next time.
Peace and Love
Good thing to see it in working order again!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jimena!
DeleteIt is a great relief to have it back again.