Re: Damaged compound
Okay, we have two different suggestions here. In the first one, the insert is turned to fit the hole on the outside, tap drilled thru, & loctited in plate. In the second option, more secure , and more
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MERTON B BAKER <mertbaker@...>
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#59177
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Re: Damaged compound
Indeed there is, I'd forgotten. I used it to restore the threads on the cross feed screw on a lathe I was restoring. It works, but follow the directions carefully or it will "Loctite". We live &
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MERTON B BAKER <mertbaker@...>
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#59176
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Re: Damaged compound
In article <OOEBKAFCDAGNJFABEHBHIEDPHCAA.mertbaker@...>, MERTON B BAKER <mertbaker@...> wrote: Yes, you said that, which is fine, but then you said "thread the drilled insert BEFORE
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lists <Stuartlists@...>
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Re: Damaged compound
There's a Loctite product that may help restore the original threads. I've had some success with it and some failures - you'll have to decide if it's worth the bother.
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Roy
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Re: Damaged compound
Nope. The plug is pre drilled with the tap drill, and locked in place. The tap is then run in from below, where the pre-existing threads are undamaged, and thus will segue into the insert with no
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MERTON B BAKER <mertbaker@...>
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#59173
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Re: Damaged compound
The solution you worked out for yourself is actually the same as I suggested for the Q&D method, and it should be satisfactory. Mert
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MERTON B BAKER <mertbaker@...>
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#59172
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Re: Damaged compound
In article <OOEBKAFCDAGNJFABEHBHMEBPHCAA.mertbaker@...>, MERTON B BAKER <mertbaker@...> wrote: Wouldn't there be difficulties in trying to get the threads to line up this way? --
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lists <Stuartlists@...>
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Re: Damaged compound
Mert, I had a look at clearing the hole, adding an insert of sorts and re-tapping. I did not feel comfortable doing that as it might do more harm than good. My work around seems to be OK for now. Only
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Andrew Kayton
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Re: Damaged compound
Dan, I use the M10 bolt and Allen key for the A2Z as I find it easier to use with my limited hand control. I also like the idea that there is one less lever on top of the machine when it is running.
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Andrew Kayton
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Re: Damaged compound
First thing I did when I mounted my A2Z toolpost on mine was to make a longer stud so that I could use the stock adjuster nut/handle rather than the bolt. I guess I kind of foresaw your problem, the
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Daniel Marchant
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Re: Threading question
The major diameter for a #7 is .151, which is smaller than he measured. I'd believe 5/32". Kerry Jerome Kimberlin wrote:
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Kerry Wentworth
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Re: Threading question
On 10/12/2011 8:19 AM, ralph_pattersonus wrote: Yes, but... Norm measured the thread OD at 0.153". Unless he used thread wires, chances are the actual thread is 5/32 - 32. Thread crowns tend to wear a
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Jerome Kimberlin <kimberln@...>
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Re: Threading question
I just received a catalog #20100A from Victor Machinery Exchange (www.victornet.com)in NYC (purchased a M5x.8 left hand die). On page 116, under "Special Taps" is listed #7 taps in pitches 30, 32, 36,
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ralph_pattersonus
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Re: Damaged compound
If I have the problem correctly, you have a hole, formerly threaded for the stud which secures the toolpost, with the first two or three threads either torn out, or damaged. Assuming that I have the
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MERTON B BAKER <mertbaker@...>
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#59164
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Re: What is the hardest synthetic rubber material?
________________________________ To: 7x12minilathe@... Sent: Tuesday, 20 September 2011 7:28 AM Subject: [7x12minilathe] What is the hardest synthetic rubber material? ? What is the
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John Bilston <johnbilston@...>
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Re: Damaged compound
UPDATE: A trip to the bolt store and 79 cents later I have a 5mm longer bolt. It has 6 turns before it snugs down. Much better than before. The original tool post stud makes 8 turns to hit the bottom
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Andrew Kayton
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Re: Damaged compound
i gave up on helicoils over 25 years ago. they are just the worst thing. i've since used time serts. george ________________________________ To: 7x12minilathe@... Sent: Tue, October 11,
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[email protected]
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Re: My new Grizzly Lathe damaged in shipping, what to do and look for?
As long as the bed isn't damaged, it's unlikely to have been knocked out of true. That doesn't guarantee it was true to begin with! The motor may have been knocked out of alignment; that's a user
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Roy
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Re: My new Grizzly Lathe damaged in shipping, what to do and look for?
In a matter like this, it is not really relevant what the shipper (Grizzly) wants to do. This is an insurance matter, and the insurance is through the shipping company. If there was no explicit
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Bruce Freeman
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Re: Damaged compound
Check with automotive machine shops or motorcycle repair places. Some auto parts stores sell Helicoil kits in common sizes. Roy
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Roy
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