Hello again, it's been a while!! I have finally built up some courage to proceed with the overhaul of the SB Model 45. I didn't really have a clue where to start and was mulling over it for some time. Just disassembled everything and proceeded to remove rust and clean up any old grease/dirt.

Only things I haven't managed to remove is the two bearings either side of the cutter. Everything else came off with a little heat and some persuasion. I figure it is going to cost a fair bit of dough for some much needed replacement parts. Things such as engine drive shaft, clutch covers, bearings, cork, new bottom blade, screws, front roller end caps and shaft, throttle lever, handle grips etc. Lots of $$$$.

Managed to remove the bottom blade, so that I am able to paint that heavy cast iron sole plate. I'll have more photos as I progress. Already started to repair the sag in the rear rail using heat, clamps and a straight edge. Going to try strengthening the rails with some flat bar welded along the sides (underneath) so it can't bend again. Any cracks I find after sandblasting will be drilled out and welded.

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