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Scorpion2nz

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Re: Clarkson vertical
« Reply #15 on: May 25, 2020, 04:52:34 am »
Some progress made
Typical two steps forwards and 1 backward .
Onto the eccentric , straight forward no issues.
Top of Strap and rod are to be one piece .
Cut and square the bottom of strap and drill and thread and bolt together.
Use 4 jaw which ends up As a 3 jaw.

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It fits perfectly

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Some hacksaw and milling and filing.

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That was all the good news
The not so good news ??
Damn mill caused  me grief again .
The motor is a DC 230 volt and variable speed.
This is the second time the circuit board Has crapped out .
Not much chance of getting another board at the moment so I went “ Number 8 wire “ Or “ KISS “
Remove board and ditch . Install a 240 volt variac from spare parts  draw And a bridge rectifier .
It works
I am thinking of getting a bigger mill but wife is a bit unsure .
Sounds like i might need to sell some engines to contribute !!

Cheers
Dennis