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Stub Mandrel19/11/2011 20:32:40
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These are the screws used for locking gib strips etc. that have a handle which you can release by pulling it - it gives extra leverage even in situations where there isn't space to turn the handle full circle.
 
Anyone know where to buy these, or better still does anyone have a good idea for a way to make them?

 
The ones fitted to my X2 have all lost their splines - they are only white metal as far as I can see.
 
neil
John Stevenson19/11/2011 20:39:15
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Never heard then called that but if you search for ratchet handles or indexable handles you will find loads of hits.
 
Some here [ blatent commercial post ]
 
 
John S.
Clive Hartland19/11/2011 20:58:45
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Look up' Wix Royd' they have an enormous catalogue of bits and handles etc.
 
Clive
Michael Gilligan19/11/2011 21:05:48
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Similar handles are used on Manfrotto [and other] tripod heads and similar.

I have no idea how the quality compares but, inevitably, they are more expensive than ARC's.

http://www.manfrottospares.com/index.php?route=product/search&keyword=ratchet%20handle&category_id=1

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AndyB19/11/2011 21:14:05
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What? No Stevenson Handles? (Want a belly laugh emoticon)
 
Got your blocks on order John.
 
Andy
 
Could have had a bit of fun with that title Neil but not here I suspect

Edited By Andy Belcher on 19/11/2011 21:18:07

Michael Gilligan19/11/2011 21:14:15
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Clive,

Very useful lead to 'Wix Royd' ... thanks!
This version, from their list, looks useful for the next "Rolls Royce job".
http://www.wixroyd.com/en/catalog/standard-parts/knobs-handles-and-handwheels/adjustable-clamping-lever/74380

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Gray6219/11/2011 21:14:44
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Similar handles can be had from Axminster Tools not sure how good they are but not had any complaints about any of their products so far.
 
CB

Edited By Katy Purvis on 01/06/2015 12:17:00

Chris Trice19/11/2011 22:51:12
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J&L Industrial also do them. A note to watch for generally is that some are plastic and some are metal. I prefer the metal as some of the cheaper plastic ones have a tendency to strip.
Stub Mandrel20/11/2011 16:12:39
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Thanks guys,
 
I think I remembered the 'entertaining' name from an Axminster catalogue many years ago, but the one on their site appears to be plastic.
 
The ones on the Arc site are aluminium - has anyone got experience of these?
 
Unfortunately I now have a bigger worry. Seem to have lost both motor and control board on mini lathe due to swarf ingress
 
Neil
 
 
alan frost20/11/2011 18:54:47
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Could members please stop using misleading titles for threads. I keep getting excited and it almost always ends in disappointment.
geoff walker 101/11/2019 19:28:42
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Hi All,

I've been searching the internet for Bristol levers for my seig sx2p mill

I need ones with a 4mm male thread. The arc ones are 6mm.

Anyone know any suppliers.

Tried RS, axminster, j and l etc. no luck

Cheers Geoff

geoff walker 101/11/2019 19:33:53
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Got them

Wix Royd supply them

Geoff

HOWARDT01/11/2019 19:46:52
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That reminded me of the firm Kipp suppliers and used to be manufacturers do all types of handles for the engineering trades.

gary01/11/2019 20:23:03
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the two ronnies sold fork handles or was that four candles

gary01/11/2019 20:23:06
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the two ronnies sold fork handles or was that four candles

Dalboy01/11/2019 21:10:20
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Posted by geoff walker 1 on 01/11/2019 19:28:42:

Hi All,

I've been searching the internet for Bristol levers for my seig sx2p mill

I need ones with a 4mm male thread. The arc ones are 6mm.

Anyone know any suppliers.

Tried RS, axminster, j and l etc. no luck

Cheers Geoff

Have you tried THESE not used them myself

David George 102/11/2019 08:19:54
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Bonham and Turner have a selection in various materials from abs aluminium and stainless. With many threads with both make and femail so you can screw in studs if you like. www.boneham.co.uk they are very near to me so I can collect.

David

Michael Briggs02/11/2019 08:32:09
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If you can source a female lever with the required handle length, is is a simple task to make a shaft to convert from a larger thread to M4 and loctite it place. Michael

John MC02/11/2019 10:17:25
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Don't forget Ebay, lots on there. What I like about the 'bay for this sort of thing is that the price you see is the price you pay. If postage is to be paid its there, no finding out as you wade through the order process, likewise with VAT.

Trevor Drabble02/11/2019 11:17:03
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Have previously used Cotel Mouldings of Burnley . Large range of industrial quality products . No connection with the company .

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