Rescue Operation: Red Imperial Sequoia

Duke · April 03, 2013, 11:28:44 AM

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 · April 03, 2013, 11:35:46 AM

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 · April 03, 2013, 11:37:52 AM

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

1911Ron · April 03, 2013, 11:54:28 AM

Looks good so far

MartyG · April 03, 2013, 12:28:23 PM

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

Craig · April 03, 2013, 12:31:43 PM

Quote from: MartyG on April 03, 2013, 12:28:23 PM
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 · April 03, 2013, 01:26:27 PM

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 · April 03, 2013, 02:59:33 PM

Lookin' good!

bob hope · April 03, 2013, 03:20:00 PM

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

Jeff · April 03, 2013, 03:23:37 PM

Quote from: Hogsy on April 03, 2013, 11:35:46 AM
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 · April 03, 2013, 05:41:25 PM

Mystery revealed..... Thanks Jeff

Duke · April 04, 2013, 11:50:02 AM

Thanks Jeff. Yeah, I have my hands full.

Golly · April 04, 2013, 01:27:36 PM

resto finished yet?
need more pics

Duke · April 04, 2013, 01:41:20 PM

Quote from: Golly on April 04, 2013, 01:27:36 PM
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 · April 04, 2013, 04:09:10 PM

Looks great! Keep the updates coming.

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