In a message dated 12/5/00 7:13:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, tcape@weblnk.net
writes:
> Well, I'm moving right along with the restoration of the steering wheel on
> my '47-2. I washed the wheel with Fast Orange hand cleaner and got all the
> gunk off. I then cut the cracks with a Dremel tool to make room for the
J-B
> Weld. Now that the J-BW has dried, I need to cut it down and shape it to
> the wheel. What's the best tool to use in doing this....round
> file....rasp...other tools?? This is my first time working with J-B Weld,
> but I assume I won't be able to just sand it down to where it blends with
> the shape of the wheel. I'd sure appreciate your help with this. And a
> special thanks to all the folks who supplied the information on restoring
> the wheel. I wouldn't have attempted this if you hadn't jumped in with
such
> good instructions and advice.
>
> One additional comment and question......When I cut the cracks out with the
> Dremel tool, I think I cut them too deep. I cut all the way down to the
> metal core....which left a pretty deep rut to fill. Is it necessary to cut
> that far down? Can you just cut just a little way down into the crack and
> still get the J-B Weld or epoxy to stick in there OK and not crack again in
> the future? I'll soon be restoring the steering wheel on a '29 F**d and
> don't want to make the same mistakes twice. Thanks in advance for your
> help!
> Tom Caperton
> 47-2nd 3100....in Whiteville, NC
> tcape@weblnk.net
Hi Tom,
I actually saw a guy cut the whole section of the crack out...made about a
1/2inch gap, then filled with an epoxy-type stuff...then used a narrow
sanding drum on a drill to shape it...don't know if it was necessary, but he
sure came out with a nice looking match.
What are you using for paint that won't come off in your hands?
Mike
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