Rebuild Complete and Testing the Vintage Slotting Attachment - Part 3

Watch the final stage of a vintage Huron slotting attachment restoration as it undergoes complete rebuild and testing. Follow the meticulous 45-minute process where decades-old machinery is brought back to life through sandblasting to remove old paint, pressing out worn bearings with a 150-tonne press, and installing new components to restore the conrod assembly to specification. Observe the detailed reassembly process including surface rust removal, housing preparation, and application of Zayer blue paint. Learn problem-solving techniques when encountering unexpected challenges, such as dealing with a stubborn identification plaque rivet that requires alternative mounting solutions using tapped threads instead of rivets. See the installation of custom 3D printed flexible way wipers and the precision work required to clean up tight bolt holes for proper fitment. Experience the culmination of the restoration as the completed attachment is mounted onto a Zayer bed mill's universal head for final testing, demonstrating how expert craftsmanship transforms what was once cracked, worn, and destined for scrap into machinery that looks and operates like new equipment.