Optimus 111 rebuild

Discussion in 'Stove Forum' started by Robert Radcliffe, Sep 19, 2020.

  1. Robert Radcliffe

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    @G1gop as an amateur knifemaker I have a lot of polishing and buffing equipment in my workshop, very useful for stove restoration.
     
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    @Doc Mark Ha ha all my restorations have to pass the wife seal of approval.
     
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    Thanks for all the positive comments, very encouraging. Here's a few more of my 111 restorations. The one on the left is the one featured in the post.
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    Robert,

    Wonderful!! THAT is a fine family portrait!! Thanks for sharing!

    Doc
     
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    Fantastic, looks so great again !
     
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    Time to rebuild my 111B..parts just came this morning and I hope I can put this back in its former glory
     
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    Good luck and don't forget to post results.
    Rob.