Rescue Operation: Red Imperial Sequoia

[Duke]

I thought I would share the rebuild on this as I go. Here's how it looked when I got it.
Here's how my agent "N" found it. As you can see it's a basket case. Jude picked it up for me during another kettle rescue.









I have already disassembled it and cleaned it, then fixed the bolts with lock washers because it was so rickety. I also flipped one of the top boards that was loose and damaged, then reset it with the original nails. I thought about flipping them all, but that may be overkill since I would still have to sand. When the job is finished I don't want it to look new, just cared for.

[Hogsy]

Boy, you've got your work cut out there
Any chance of getting a pic of how the ashpan holder attaches to the table?

[Duke]

Sure Hogsy, I will post one with my next set of pictures.

[1911Ron]

Looks good so far

[MartyG]

A quick lid-swap will take it from basket-case to cherry-mobile. Keep the pics coming - it's a great rescue story.

[Craig]

A quick lid-swap will take it from basket-case to cherry-mobile. Keep the pics coming - it's a great rescue story.

Lid does have some battle scars, but I bet a new handle and some 0000 lovin' itl look good. Thanks for sharing the pics Duke. Is it gonna be a cooker?

[Duke]

Thanks everyone! Craig, as long as I have it I will cook on it, but I will probably be passing it on because I have some other projects on the way already.

[pbe gummi bear]

Lookin' good!

[bob hope]

Looking good so far Duke. I cant wait to see some more. Thank you for sharing!

[Jeff]

Boy, you've got your work cut out there
Any chance of getting a pic of how the ashpan holder attaches to the table?

Here you go Hogsy...Duke might be awhile.  He's got lots of work!

[Hogsy]

Mystery revealed..... Thanks Jeff

[Duke]

Thanks Jeff. Yeah, I have my hands full.

[Golly]

resto finished yet?
need more pics

[Duke]

resto finished yet?
need more pics

No, I did a rainy day rescue today and am catching up on work. I will not be able to touch it tomorrow either. Maybe saturday, maybe.

[glrasmussen]

Looks great! Keep the updates coming.