Re: Full restoration process
Thats a good idea with the computer Patrick. I already dropped my new iPad onto the basement floor while maneuvering my hood for paint stripping. I couldn't restore that!
One restorer I knew took the plastic bags and hung them by section on a pegboard. That worked really well if you have the space.
I've not personally had the marker writing wear off, unless some chemical touched the writing.
As others have said, a digital camera will be your best friend. You can't take too many pictures, and you WILL wish you took more.
Consider a cheap computer (with large screen) at your workbench so you can view those pictures too. They're not that helpful at a 2x3 inch screen size.
Old desktop computers and monitors as well as card readers are cheap.
Note that the AIM doesn't always show how they did it. Case in point - watch carefully as to where washers are placed. I have found that the AIM specifies them in a slightly different location than the St. Louis workers put them. Make notes when you see something.
Buy an AIM in paper to mark up, but if you get a computer for your workbench also get one digitally. Don Olsen may have an AIM part number index that you can then use to search.
Think about buying David Burroughs' book as well. I very much enjoyed reading it, and it will get you to think about the process.
If you're sending out parts/bolts to be plated, try to send them all out at once for a better price on the batch.
Good luck, and don't be afraid to ask questions.
I've not personally had the marker writing wear off, unless some chemical touched the writing.
As others have said, a digital camera will be your best friend. You can't take too many pictures, and you WILL wish you took more.
Consider a cheap computer (with large screen) at your workbench so you can view those pictures too. They're not that helpful at a 2x3 inch screen size.
Old desktop computers and monitors as well as card readers are cheap.Note that the AIM doesn't always show how they did it. Case in point - watch carefully as to where washers are placed. I have found that the AIM specifies them in a slightly different location than the St. Louis workers put them. Make notes when you see something.
Buy an AIM in paper to mark up, but if you get a computer for your workbench also get one digitally. Don Olsen may have an AIM part number index that you can then use to search.
Think about buying David Burroughs' book as well. I very much enjoyed reading it, and it will get you to think about the process.
If you're sending out parts/bolts to be plated, try to send them all out at once for a better price on the batch.
Good luck, and don't be afraid to ask questions.
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