11-29-2014, 06:29 PM
I got a few bits cleaned today and I also made a puller and a wrench for the wheel hub.
First job was to remove the wheel hub from the spindle. I used a 2 arm puller and was happy to see that the taper on the spindle was in good condition.
I was a little surprised to see balancing blocks on the back of the hub.
I removed the rust on the hub and nut via electrolysis. Ten minutes later and it came out perfect.
Before:
After:
These also got zapped!
Smaller bits went into the tumbler.
Whilst the tumbler hummed in the background, I selected a lump of mystery metal that is the ruminant of a roller from a photocopier. I'd love to know what it is, as it cut beautifully and the finish is straight off the lathe. I set about making a puller for the hub. The external thread is 1-16 and the internal 5/8-11. It took longer to set up the change gears to cut the 16 tpi thread than it did to cut it.
Whilst I could have got the factory one from Chevalier for US$19.80 +P&H, it was a quick and simple project.
The pin wrench was a simple case of making the ring from a piece of scrap and then welding on a pin and a handle.
This was a bigger saving, as Chevalier want US$56.56 for their version of this.
Once I took the parts out of the tumbler, I noticed this interesting knurl pattern. I've not seen one like it before and would be interested to find out how it was done.
What I didn't think to take pictures of was the cleaning of the grinder, saddle, table and cabinet, all of which were done outside with a pressure washer. All ways have been oiled and covered, and the grinder now sits back on the cabinet. Next weekend I am busy but I hope to find some time to put the rest of the major components together.
First job was to remove the wheel hub from the spindle. I used a 2 arm puller and was happy to see that the taper on the spindle was in good condition.
I was a little surprised to see balancing blocks on the back of the hub.
I removed the rust on the hub and nut via electrolysis. Ten minutes later and it came out perfect.
Before:
After:
These also got zapped!
Smaller bits went into the tumbler.
Whilst the tumbler hummed in the background, I selected a lump of mystery metal that is the ruminant of a roller from a photocopier. I'd love to know what it is, as it cut beautifully and the finish is straight off the lathe. I set about making a puller for the hub. The external thread is 1-16 and the internal 5/8-11. It took longer to set up the change gears to cut the 16 tpi thread than it did to cut it.
Whilst I could have got the factory one from Chevalier for US$19.80 +P&H, it was a quick and simple project.
The pin wrench was a simple case of making the ring from a piece of scrap and then welding on a pin and a handle.
This was a bigger saving, as Chevalier want US$56.56 for their version of this.
Once I took the parts out of the tumbler, I noticed this interesting knurl pattern. I've not seen one like it before and would be interested to find out how it was done.
What I didn't think to take pictures of was the cleaning of the grinder, saddle, table and cabinet, all of which were done outside with a pressure washer. All ways have been oiled and covered, and the grinder now sits back on the cabinet. Next weekend I am busy but I hope to find some time to put the rest of the major components together.
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