Quick n EZ practical Mod . I was going to purchase new handles w/ 8mm x 1.25 x 81 mm bolts and extend my Y axis table locks like another fella did using this idea .
http://www.mcmaster.com/#6324k38/=xssjrs
But I didn't want to wait to order handles . plus been spedin enough moneys lately. So this morn I though of two Ideas to take my original lock levers and modiphy them than maybe add better handles later . So I drew up this sketch with morning coffee and headed off to work. By my first break already dug up some handles in box of parts ( parts is parts right)? Than turned my blanks and cut the 5/16-18 stud extensions out of an old rusted bent u bolt . Than at lunch made 2 brass washers. Tapped the extensions for Knobs and turned the OD for the Original 8mm x1.25 thread. And after work threaded them debured and polished em. Heres the old locks. Notice what happens to hand when u use them . Besides they are PIA to work and you cant get to them either .
The pics show the new parts and then installed. I checked the function of them a Ok "right on... Than for now locktigted the knob studs. As soon as I officially try em out. Ill put a roll pin through the nob and stud . Most likely if they feel and work well ill end up leaving them. No reason to make fancy dancy ones now and if it aint broke than why fix it right
http://www.mcmaster.com/#6324k38/=xssjrs
But I didn't want to wait to order handles . plus been spedin enough moneys lately. So this morn I though of two Ideas to take my original lock levers and modiphy them than maybe add better handles later . So I drew up this sketch with morning coffee and headed off to work. By my first break already dug up some handles in box of parts ( parts is parts right)? Than turned my blanks and cut the 5/16-18 stud extensions out of an old rusted bent u bolt . Than at lunch made 2 brass washers. Tapped the extensions for Knobs and turned the OD for the Original 8mm x1.25 thread. And after work threaded them debured and polished em. Heres the old locks. Notice what happens to hand when u use them . Besides they are PIA to work and you cant get to them either .
The pics show the new parts and then installed. I checked the function of them a Ok "right on... Than for now locktigted the knob studs. As soon as I officially try em out. Ill put a roll pin through the nob and stud . Most likely if they feel and work well ill end up leaving them. No reason to make fancy dancy ones now and if it aint broke than why fix it right