03-31-2015, 11:46 PM
(03-31-2015, 10:48 PM)Dr Stan Wrote: Highpower,
Are you referring to the ratchet itself, or the arm that acts as both a collar and to hold the handle? I'm a bit confused because of your references to "diameter" and "casting".
Stan
Sorry Stan. I'm referring to the ratchet collar or 'wheel' with the teeth going around it. (The rusty part showing.) Moisture collects in the voids and well, you know...
By diameter I meant the size of the round stock I will need to make the new part. Approx 3-1/2" diameter.
I don't know if the original is cast steel or cast iron. But it certainly wasn't machined from solid bar stock.
Ken, I'll have to check with the local metal supply. (Shapiro) I think they have 4130, but I'm not sure if they have 4140.
Willie