I have a chain drive for my big rotating tower that was built by K8RR (SK). It has a torque limiter that allows the tower to slip in high winds to protect the rotor and linkage. The problem is that t
Didja try McMaster-Carr? https://www.mcmaster.com/# -John NI0K Patrick Barkey <mailto:n9rvee@gmail.com> Tuesday, April 03, 2018 4:11 PM I have a chain drive for my big rotating tower that was built b
I wouldn't give up on the old nut so quickly - I would think that your favourite brand or homemade concoction of rust penetrant (give it time) coupled with heat from the torch (the one you might have
https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0169318 ? John KK9A _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesti
Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. Lot of great ideas. Some places came up dry, and one source had a prohibitive cost. I did find a place: Ziegler Bolt & Nut House in Canton, Ohio, that had one
It has been many decades since I cut threads on a lathe but yes that would better than paying $667. I imagine that a CNC lathe house could easily make this if you cannot find a reasonably priced sour
Author: J Chaloupka via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2018 17:56:00 +0000 (UTC)
If your size is correct, here you go. I had a machine shop in Cleveland,OH for 50 years and here is a name of a respected manufacturer in a close suburb.The nut will undoubtedly be costly, but if yo
Author: mike repinski via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2018 15:51:36 -0400
A good machine shop should be able to fab one. Heck a vocational school with a good lathe. I doubt Fastenal would have such a critter. https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0169318 ? John KK9A __
$667.83 each? Am I seeing things? de John/K4WJ John KK9A Patrick Barkey N9RV Tuesday, April 03, 2018 4:11 PM I have a chain drive for my big rotating tower that was built by K8RR (SK). It has a torqu
Heres a source for several styles, starting at $57 (first 3 listings) https://www.zieglerbolt.com/jam-nuts-2#/sFilters=33!14339;14!11008 Steve, W3AHL I have a chain drive for my big rotating tower th
https://www.anythingtruck.com/product/270-E7664.html Euclid E-7664 Inner Axle Nut, 3-1/2"-12 Thread, Used on Meritor TP Axles with HM518445 Bearings $7.89 Stephen Lee, N7RV de John/K4WJ _________