Finally got around to replacing the vise tightening rod. The original was a sloppy fit in the hole and it was only 7.75" long. The new one is 10.825" long with rubber knobs and a cushioning washer to absorb the shock when the rod sides from one end to the other.
Ed
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Did you make the rubber knobs?
(04-06-2023, 09:23 PM)EdK Wrote: [ -> ]Finally got around to replacing the vise tightening rod. The original was a sloppy fit in the hole and it was only 7.75" long. The new one is 10.825" long with rubber knobs and a cushioning washer to absorb the shock when the rod sides from one end to the other.
Ed
Nice. The washers also prevent major blood blisters. Don't ask how I know.
(04-07-2023, 08:01 AM)rleete Wrote: [ -> ]Did you make the rubber knobs?
No, got them from McMaster for $2.41 each.
Ed
I was always going to make some from Delrin (which I already have), but never got around to it. As to the washers, I use o-rings. Less to stick out.
(04-08-2023, 11:45 AM)rleete Wrote: [ -> ]As to the washers, I use o-rings. Less to stick out.
I was a little concerned about the stick out of the washers but so far it hasn't been an issue. I might sandwich one in between two steel washers of the same diameter and try to turn them down in the lathe. I have a few left over that I can experiment with.
Ed
Little project I have had in process for a decade. I'm using this GM windshield wiper motor for it, and it has this particular connector. I want to remove this to prevent anything getting inside and shorting the connection points, as well as make it easier to attach the wires for the speed control.
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Finding the right mating connector is easy. What is not, is paying more for that little piece of plastic and some wires than I paid for the whole motor. As you can see, it's riveted on, as is the cover plate it's attached to. I didn't want to drill out the rivets for the plate and have to figure out how to reattach it. I didn't want to drill out the rivets for the connector, as that would let the other half of the rivet fall into the gears. So, I made this very crude annular cutter which was simply cut on the bandsaw:
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It worked very well, as you can see. Underneath were the connections for the park and slow speed operation. I don't need this; it was simple enough to pry off.
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That hole was simply covered with some aluminum duct tape.
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I cut off the connector, leaving the wires which will be connected to the speed controller and power supply. Any guesses as to what I'm making?
Also, to those that bought a frame for the Starrett poster, save the paper that comes inside. It makes a nice backdrop for photos, and you can just roll it up when done.
(04-08-2023, 01:08 PM)rleete Wrote: [ -> ]Any guesses as to what I'm making?
Don't know what you have planned but I have one I've been saving to make a paint (rattle can) shaker.