Rhodes Shaper After Cleanup

 

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Here are some shots of the Rhodes after it was cleaned up and repainted.

I'd like to re-do this some day, partially because a much better job could be done at it but mostly because I suspect these shapers were originally painted black.  Perhaps I'll get to that whenever time can be found to work on the slotting attachment.

Overall view

Note what appears to be flaking still visible on the vertical way casting.

Closeup of the main casting with a view of the bull gear inside the access panel

Closeup of the pulley system

The jackshaft is driven by a chain belt and a 3-step cone pulley transmits power to the ram.

Closup of the ram and clapper box

Another overall view