Thread: Just On The Off Chance!

Something like that Trev we'd just make. If you post a few more details on size, material and how many you want someone near by may put their hand up.

Micahel

That looks like a smaller diameter version of a split nut for handsaws. What is the thread size?

Rob Streeper makes these for saws.



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Ray

Originally Posted by RayG

That looks like a smaller diameter version of a split nut for handsaws. What is the thread size?

Rob Streeper makes these for saws.



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Ray

Your right mate it does look very much like the split nut on a saw handle.
I hadn't thought of that!.

I was hoping no one would ask about the tread size (Not my strong point).
But I can say that the Gentleman who told me that the nut was from an electrical shunt, also said that it was BF if that's any help.

Thanks mate
Trev.

Originally Posted by Repliconics

... I can say that the Gentleman who told me that the nut was from an electrical shunt, also said that it was BF if that's any help.

Might be BSF; I would have thought more likely to be BA (a 6 or 8?)

If no one closer volunteers I'm happy for you to send me a sample and I'll make a small number for you (I'm assuming you only need a few - up to say 10 or 12)

Michael

Hi Trev,
Nuts very similar to those, and about the same size, used to be used to hold the cover on fluorescent light fittings. (I'm fairly certain that's where I've seen them )
Now, I'm assuming you don't need the thread, as they are not actually holding a crankcase together. I have a handfull of brass nuts and bolts here that I pulled out of an old substation recently. (I can't resist brass, I hate throwing it out ) I reckon you could sort something out with a hacksaw and a bit of filing. I've seen you make a distributor out of a discarded grape skin and a piece of macaroni.

Edit: Should I just send you the bolts Michael?

Definitely agree.
The easist way is to find some ordinary hex nuts with the matching thread size and mount on a bit of threaded rod or a mandrell on the lathe, make them round and then cut the slot with a hacksaw.

Originally Posted by Michael G

Something like that Trev we'd just make. If you post a few more details on size, material and how many you want someone near by may put their hand up.

Micahel

A question about the motor, what are the major parts, ie, crankcase, barrel, cylinder head, etc, made of? Terrific attention to detail BTW.

Originally Posted by sacc51

A question about the motor, what are the major parts, ie, crankcase, barrel, cylinder head, etc, made of? Terrific attention to detail BTW.

This should answer your question
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f174/2-3-harley-davidson-1920-js-192113
And this one is lengthy but well worth a look
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f174/2-3-scale-indian-straight-178761

Originally Posted by Michael G

Might be BSF; I would have thought more likely to be BA (a 6 or 8?)

If no one closer volunteers I'm happy for you to send me a sample and I'll make a small number for you (I'm assuming you only need a few - up to say 10 or 12)

Michael

That's a really nice offer Michael thank you.
If I can't find what I'm looking for I may well take you up on that!.
Thanks again mate.

Originally Posted by NCArcher

Hi Trev,
I reckon you could sort something out with a hacksaw and a bit of filing. I've seen you make a distributor out of a discarded grape skin and a piece of macaroni.

Not quite mate but I really do like the analogy!.

Originally Posted by sacc51

A question about the motor, what are the major parts, ie, crankcase, barrel, cylinder head, etc, made of? Terrific attention to detail BTW.

Glad you like it mate.
The crankcase is made from Pine and MDF all blended together with bodyfiller.
The fins on the barrels and heads are all MDF, while the lower part of cylinders is PVC pipe and the base plates are pine.

But as NCArcher has alluded to I will use just about anything I can find to do the job.

Cheers
Trev.

[QUOTE=Repliconics;185098
The crankcase is made from Pine and MDF all blended together with bodyfiller.
The fins on the barrels and heads are all MDF, while the lower part of cylinders is PVC pipe and the base plates are pine.

But as NCArcher has alluded to I will use just about anything I can find to do the job.

Cheers
Trev.[/QUOTE]

Oh...so its not real........it looked real to me

Originally Posted by Repliconics

Glad you like it mate.
The crankcase is made from Pine and MDF all blended together with bodyfiller.
The fins on the barrels and heads are all MDF, while the lower part of cylinders is PVC pipe and the base plates are pine.

But as NCArcher has alluded to I will use just about anything I can find to do the job.

Cheers
Trev.

wow, impressive https://www.woodworkforums.com/f174/2-3-harley-davidson-1920-js-192113