Tool rest locking handle

[BlackbuttWA]

The spring loaded locking handle for locking the rest in position has ripped the threads from the hole in the banjo.
The one I have is a 10 x 1.5 thread, so I need the next size up then I can tap out the hole to suit.
Can anyone please suggest where I can buy these handles .
Prefer WA but anywhere in Australia will be good.
Cheers
Col
http://www.axminster.co.uk//images/products/medium/Axminster-axminster-replacement-bristol-locking-handle-for-m900-m950-IMG600093_l.jpg

[wheelinround]

Machinery House/ Hare and Forbes. Timbercon in WA, Carba-Tec, McJings all have websites

[BlackbuttWA]

Jeees, that was quick, 3 minutes to reply :)

Thanks for your suggestions. I have phoned a few & got peeed off with the responses.
They say WA is "layed-back", if these guys lay back any more they will fall over.

Most of them suffer with DGAS...( Don't give a s**t").

Will try some more & let you know. Thanks again

Col

[jchappo]

Alloy Ratchet Handle - McJing (http://www.mcjing.com.au/categorybrowser.aspx?categoryid=1033)

[brendan stemp]

Make sure you buy a good quality one. The cheaper ones (those with a plastic ratchet) will disappoint you quickly

[orificiam]

These mob have some nice once as well. Maxiloc products - Workholding (http://maxiloc.com.au/maxiloc_catalogue.php?catid=CLT&subcatid=CLALEV)

Cheers Tony.:)

[BlackbuttWA]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Hare & Forbes.....None in stock.
Timbercon...If I like to make a 300klms round trip he will check to see if there is one in his spares box.:((
Carba-tec....None in stock but can order , 7 weeks wait.
Blackwoods....they don't stock them.

Will call McJings Mon.

Col

[stuffy]

If you want to try somewhere local call Mandurah Bolt Supplies.

I think they are called bristol levers. I couldn't find them listed in their FAT PIG (best catalogue name ever!), but the guys there are very helpful.

Steve.

:)

[hughie]

All the quality handles are imported by this mob and they may have an outlet over your way.

https://news.google.com.au/nwshp?hl=en&tab=wn&ei=HcZQUrzQLIeakAWdrYCQCA&ved=0CAsQqS4oBQ (https://news.google.com.au/nwshp?hl=en&tab=wn&ei=HcZQUrzQLIeakAWdrYCQCA&ved=0CAsQqS4oBQ)

[RETIRED]

Wrong link Hughie.:wink:

[ian thorn]

When mine broke on another lathe I drilled a bolt put a piece of 6mm rod though and swedged the ends worked better than the fancy one. you could do that and turn 2 ball s for the ends.

[rsser]

Sometimes with strip-out all that's needed is to retap the female thread. DAMHIKT. Could be a cheap solution.

Good luck with it.

[KBs PensNmore]

G'day Col, the easiest way would be to fit a helicoil/recoil into it, keeps your std handle. Some kind member over that way probably would have a kit 10X1.5, that they would fit for you. Come on blokes, help a fellow member out of trouble:2tsup:
Kryn

[BlackbuttWA]

Yes, Mandurah Bolts ( brilliant place) was my first port of call, unfortunately they don't stock them.

I have just ordered 2 x Bolts & Nuts from McJing, was going to get a big R/N scraper but out of stock.

Thanks for all the suggestions etc.

Col

[hughie]

Wrong link Hughie.:wink:


Buga! here we go the right one, should pay more attention :D


D&D Barry - Elesa, Ganter, Handwheels, E&G, machine elements, Tooling aids, WDS components, Kyocera, Carbide tooling (http://www.ddbarry.com.au/)

[issatree]

Hi Col,
Do you think you are putting to much weight on it, because of it breaking out.
Personally, I wood go for the bolt idea. Put some heat on the Bolt, & give it a bend at about 45Deg. & all you have to do is to grind the end away so as the Handle stops in the right place for you. Cut the head off, & turn a nice Handle for the Bolt.

[Paul39]

BlackbuttWA,

You could also turn a knob a bit smaller than a door knob out of some nice tough Aussie timber, drill a hole part way just a hair smaller than a hex head bolt of the proper size, and make up some two part epoxy to put in the hole and cram the bolt head in.

I did this with an elongated nut to use on the banjo bolt. It has been working fine for about a year.

[bsrlee]

If the existing female thread has stripped out then cutting a bigger thread will just lead to more of the same - stripped threads. I agree with Kryn that you should get a Helicoil inserted into the hole - hardened steel instead of 'easy machining' (high sulphur, lead, panda poo) cast iron. If you don't feel up to doing it yourself, look for a small engineering shop to do the more precise work - Blackwoods and just about every other engineering suppliers sell Helicoil kits

[BlackbuttWA]

Many thanks for all the advice guys. I didn't expect this response.

Being a retired carpenter/joiner I hadn't even thought of using Helicoil inserts. In fact I didn't really know about them.
I am definitely looking at them now.

The handles I ordered from McJings won't go to waste, there will come in handy when making other jigs etc for turning.

Thanks again

Col

[Sevilla]

I replaced mine on my Vicmarc VL 300 that god bent after a fall. I bough an adjustable lever from their selection in the section Heavy Duty Adjustable Levers at JWWinco.com. Made in Germany, just over 23 US dollars, and super strong. Just a light pull and the tool rest is locked solid. This cannot be broken. Cannot be happier. I just do not know if they sell to Australia.

[rsser]

Agree that a Helicoil would be the best option; but it takes a deal of skill to fit.

Retapping and a lighter touch in use as posted may do the job. KISS principle. Have using this approach avoided Helicoiling a sump plug (my son was doing the trashing just as a BTW).

I would also look at the banjo overall to diagnose why it failed. Maybe just hamfistedness. Maybe if it's a cam clamp, just clean up and lightly oil the parts.

HTH.

[Geoff1153]

I bought a few replacement clamp levers online from Maxiloc
Easily Adaptable Clamp Levers, Spring Plungers and Locking Bolts (http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxiloc-Tooling/Easily-Adaptable-Clamp-Levers-Spring-Plungers-and-Locking-Bolts-p23236)
after my Hare and Forbes originals failed. They cost a few bucks but have been rock solid so far for 18 months. :)
Cheers,
Geoff




The spring loaded locking handle for locking the rest in position has ripped the threads from the hole in the banjo.
The one I have is a 10 x 1.5 thread, so I need the next size up then I can tap out the hole to suit.
Can anyone please suggest where I can buy these handles .
Prefer WA but anywhere in Australia will be good.
Cheers
Col
http://www.axminster.co.uk//images/products/medium/Axminster-axminster-replacement-bristol-locking-handle-for-m900-m950-IMG600093_l.jpg

[BlackbuttWA]

Hi Col,
Do you think you are putting to much weight on it, because of it breaking out.

I don't know how old the lathe is, but I have only had for about 1 year.
The handle that locks the tail stock is also faulty, but that is the plastic has been stripped where it fits over the bolt head, so it may well have been misused in the past.
Currently waiting for the Helicoils to arrive.

Thanks for all the advice & tips.

Col