old redneck
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I share this tale of stupid in the hopes that others will be more careful. A craftsman 109 followed me home last week. They have their shortcomings, but I figured that with a little work my son could use it. Watching him crash the Southbend nearly gave me a heart attack.
While we where trying to free the frozen tailstock ram the Idea Fairly whispered in my ear. Just a little heat would do it. Why dig out the propane torch when the foundry furnace is handy and hooked up. I swear I only put it in for a few minutes, long enough for the handle to melt off.:wall:
On the positive side, it did free up the ram so it would come out. The only part that could be saved is the casting and the ram lock. I will make a new ram/screw etc. and cast a nice new handle.
If you need a little heat, use a "little" heat.
While we where trying to free the frozen tailstock ram the Idea Fairly whispered in my ear. Just a little heat would do it. Why dig out the propane torch when the foundry furnace is handy and hooked up. I swear I only put it in for a few minutes, long enough for the handle to melt off.:wall:
On the positive side, it did free up the ram so it would come out. The only part that could be saved is the casting and the ram lock. I will make a new ram/screw etc. and cast a nice new handle.
If you need a little heat, use a "little" heat.
