Field Coil Winder using a Sewing Machine Motor.

[Nick]

Re the brass nuts, they're the original ones buffed up,

I've been using "Horogrene" from http://www.horogrene.com/ .

This is the stuff clock repairers use to clean up bits - its like magic - no buffing required (non-destructive) and is good for stuff like threads and odd shapes that can't be polished by other means (just a soak & bit of toothbrush work). Not especially cheap, but fantastic results. Non-toxic too...

Don't envy you the Cupressus - evil things. Leave a nasty rash too...