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Hi, i'm planning on buying this old berkel machine and restoring it. I've never done metal restoration before and since the electrical parts are all working i think it would only need esthetic work. What would be the best method to bring it back to life? How would it polish it and repaint the sign? Are there any handy tools beside some machine polishers and brushes? thanks in advance
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Not sure what you're asking, it doesn't look like there's anything wrong with it to restore. Just scratch up the existing red paint with something sharp, clean it with a solvent and then go over it with some enamel paint while laying the slicer on it's back so gravity can even out the paint.
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How would i clean the oil nozzles and appy oil to it? they are probaly completely jammed.
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does anyone know what this rubber hose is for?
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>>2981440
>hi, I just bought this machine intending to restore it. And btw I did no research before, any recommendations?
Not hating, I find it hilarious. I'm the exact opposite. When I undertake a project I watch dozens of videos and make meticulous lists of parts and what needs to be done before even consideing going forward.
I end up fucking it up anyways though.
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>>2981793
managed to clean them, 1 is broken so i have to replace it
>>2981799
desu it was working and the price was ridiculous - 200$ for this model which was the first 834 model from 1960. i wouldn't have to even restore it but i want to because its basically a piece of history
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>>2981440
This thing is just dirty. They're made with high quality food safe stainless steel to begin with, so rust is almost non existent, just use some abrasive sponge and lube everything (use food safe grease ffs).
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I recently acquired a Hobart meat slicer. Need to clean it up, fix a busted handle, replace the cord and basically to through the entire thing making sure it's up to snuff. Then I'll hand it over to my wife and expect a weekly allotted amount of beef jerky from her. Wish me luck lads.