Fusta i Ferro Blog

A blog about my metalworking projects. Focuses, among others, on traditional precision working techniques, fine tools, measuring devices or metalworking machines. Overhauling of high quality european machines. Enjoying workshop practices. Sometimes writing about woodworking.

Schaublin 13: junction box

June 5, 2023 in machines and metalworking

In the way of renovate the Schaublin 13, it is time to manage the lamp support and its connection. Lamp is attached to the side of the machine and, in the interior, a small junction box would be desirable. I tailored a made-to-size box of steel sheet.

Schaublin 13: service the pump

May 6, 2023 in machines and metalworking

The Schaublin 13 lubrication pump deserves a service now that there is no oil in circuit and it is easy to disassemble.

Schaublin 13: o-ring replacement

May 2, 2023 in machines and metalworking

While overhauling the Schaublin 13, some o-rings are to be replaced. The original plans show a cryptic reference for the parts. We found how they relate to o-ring sizes.

Schaublin 13: oil level sight glass

April 30, 2023 in machines and metalworking

The Schaubling 13 oil level sight glass should be replaced because the original one was chipped off after pulling it out. Which materials and how to mark it?

Schaublin 13: assemble

April 30, 2023 in machines and metalworking

The SV13 is clean and painted. All the mechanical issues have benn solved. Now it’s time to reassemble it.

Schaublin 13: renew coating

January 7, 2023 in machines and metalworking

Here I face to recover the original aspect of the Schaublin 13. I will try to preserve original colors and distributions and, to some extent, the original coating where possible.

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