Rescuing a Scotchman

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I had always wanted to find an affordable Scotchman to add to my shop but the unit and shipping costs were prohibitive.  I finally found one in my local area from a small trailer manufacturing place that was going out of business.  I should have known by the condition of the business that I was in for a real project.  The place was filthy with junk scattered all over.  I was not surprised that the fellow was changing professions.Anyway, I took the thing back to my shop and took a great deal of time removing ugly patches and pulling it apart.  Bolts were missing, parts were missing, and it was generally beat up.  The magnetic starter had been over-ridden and any kind of safety device removed.  Fortunately Scotchman is very helpful and I was able to get good schematics and purchase any part I needed.I pulled the thing completely apart removing all of the paint as I ground off welding patches, straightened out pieces and replaced damaged pieces.  I had the knives reground and assembled it from bottom up replacing hoses and wiring.  I straightened out the shrouds (which take a lot of beating) and had Linex apply a urethane bed coating.  As you see it now it is almost completely assembled with only a few parts to install on the angle shear and the punch.I have heard that these are really useful and look forward to using it.Jim
Reply:Beautiful machine now. You did great work. I'll bet she's proud to be in your shop now.   Happy shears and punches to ya.
Reply:very nice!!!! you did a great restoration on job on that unit. she should give you years of loyal service now.If it's too . get an office jobLincoln wp225g7 Lincoln 250 idealarcFrankenstein O/A set-up Weld-tech  tig set-upLincoln sp 175 plus profax  arc gouger
Reply:Nice job. I hate to see equipment abused, but always enjoy seeing it restored.The difference between art and craft is the quality of the workmanship. I am an artist.
Reply:Okay Jim, you've got me envious.And then, after so much work...... you have it in your hand, and you look over to your side...... and the runner has run off. Leaving you holding the prize, wondering when the runner will return.
Reply:I have an Ironcrafter in the shop...the punch is one of my favorite tools in the entire shop.Nice find, you will love it!Cheers,tpwww.tompenningtonphoto.com
Reply:That turned out to a pretty little scotchman!  Good Job.
Reply:Daym!  I would love to have one of those.Nice job!DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Nice job.You are going to love having that in the shop. I am lucky enough myself to have a friend that has one. I have a key to his shop so I can use his gear when ever I want. Miller DVI2Lincoln Precision Tig 225Thermodynamics Cutmaster 38Everything else needed.
Reply:Good to hear.  Where do you find it most useful?  In what operations?Jim
Reply:Punching holes(not just round), cutting angle and FB, the small break attachment is amazing, the list goes on. I need to find one, I miss having access to one.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."