I’ve cobbled a motor mount and installed a new drive belt, and our new type-and-rule caster now runs:
It still needs work, though. For one thing, the belt either needs tension adjustment or some belt dressing so it doesn’t slip when in the higher geared speeds.
Even more important, this machine still needs its pot, pump, and cutter/stacker refitted before it can actually produce anything! This work includes changing the pot to top-crank and making a new temperature controller since the original one has been converted into a museum display.
Great to see this video added!. In my pursuit of all thing hot type, I have acquired a Linotype and 2 Ludlows. I have them operating but still a long way to go in learning to be proficienton these. Currently seeking a Monotype and until then, watching all the videos I can. I have added several Monotype books to my library and have begun to assemble die cases, of which I currently have 8. Eagerly will keep checking for any updates you provide, and I thank you for sharing!