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RE: Drop arm ball removal - Charles P - 07-08-2020
(07-08-2020, 07:52 PM)Howard Wright Wrote: I’ve currently given up on trying to use my wood lathe with an 8” swing to lightly skim brake drums. My metal lathe (substantially socially distant) has a meagre 3” even in the gap!To stand a chance skimming a brake drum you need a lathe substantial enough to swallow the drum with relative ease. In my book it's not a job to try on an inappropriate or knackered machine.
Charles
RE: Drop arm ball removal - Tony Press - 08-08-2020
(07-08-2020, 11:55 AM)John Mims Wrote:(06-08-2020, 12:14 AM)Tony Press Wrote:(05-08-2020, 09:07 AM)John Mims Wrote: As it happened, the draglink endcap came off without the need for compression as there was zero spring pressure on the cups.
Once straightened, I might follow Charles' example with the adjustable endcaps. I'm reluctant to get any of my sash cramps greasy.
Thanks again
John
Goodness - how dirty is your steering gear ?
I don't like any oil or grease on my sash cramps because it always ends up on your work
I use Pipe Cramps/Clamps (apparently Cramps if for woodworking Clamps for metalwork) with different lengths of waterpipe to suit the job.
With basic Clamps at around A$25 (£12.50) per set you can have one for woodwork one for the car
