[SEL] Wooden Split Pulley refurbish

Arnie Fero fero_ah at city-net.com
Tue Mar 27 14:54:27 PDT 2012


Bob,

A friend who works with wood a lot swears by stuff called "penetrating
resin."
http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/home/guide-to-furniture-finishes-ga2.htm

I think using Quic Poly would probably do a similar job.

See ya,  Arnie

On Sat, March 24, 2012 4:05 pm, Bob wrote:
>      What is the recommended way to restore wooden pulleys that have
> dried out considerably? I am re-assembling a line shaft driven Prentice
> Bros. lathe and a floor drill press in the blacksmith shop at the Wood
> County Museum - www.woodcountyhistory.org . I have a couple of wooden
> split pulleys that are very dry. The laminations do not appear to be
> loose but I am afraid they might come loose with use. Maybe a coat of
> linseed oil? Any suggestions?
> --
> Bob Willman
> The Eagle's Anvil





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