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Title: Woodcut bowl saver Max3 - require dimensions of missing part
Post by: lumsdep on March 16, 2024, 05:02:32 PM

Hello,

I have aquired a Woodcut bowl saver Max3, but the black nylon that’s inboard of the largest blade is missing. Would it be possible for someone who has one to measure, small diameter (top/bottom) and the larger diameter at the middle, along with the height.

Thanks very much

Title: Re: Woodcut bowl saver Max3 - require dimensions of missing part
Post by: Paul Hannaby on March 17, 2024, 02:51:41 PM

If you mean the bit in the photo, it's 43mm long, 29mm diameter in the centre and 27mm diameter at each end.

Title: Re: Woodcut bowl saver Max3 - require dimensions of missing part
Post by: lumsdep on March 17, 2024, 10:38:58 PM

Thanks that’s exactly what l was after.

Thank you very much for your help.

Title: Re: Woodcut bowl saver Max3 - require dimensions of missing part
Post by: Mike Amphlett on March 18, 2024, 11:39:57 AM

Lumsdep,Paul's photo  looks like it was 3d printed, so you might be able to get one made for you.

Mike

Title: Re: Woodcut bowl saver Max3 - require dimensions of missing part
Post by: Twisted Trees on March 18, 2024, 12:47:58 PM

I think it is just a nylon guide possibly bulged at the centre by being squeezed by the retaining bolt?

Title: Re: Woodcut bowl saver Max3 - require dimensions of missing part
Post by: Wood spinner on March 18, 2024, 01:54:07 PM

Turn one using your lathe.

Title: Re: Woodcut bowl saver Max3 - require dimensions of missing part
Post by: lumsdep on March 18, 2024, 09:12:02 PM

My plan is to get a piece of nylon or hdpe and turn it on my lathe. Probably make a test one out of wood first.

Title: Re: Woodcut bowl saver Max3 - require dimensions of missing part
Post by: lumsdep on March 18, 2024, 09:13:59 PM

Another quick question about the same nylon piece. When everything is bolted down is it still free to turn?

Title: Re: Woodcut bowl saver Max3 - require dimensions of missing part
Post by: Paul Hannaby on March 19, 2024, 01:15:15 PM

Yes it turns relatively freely and isn't so tight it is bulging, it is made that shape.

Title: Re: Woodcut bowl saver Max3 - require dimensions of missing part
Post by: lumsdep on March 19, 2024, 08:47:58 PM

Thanks

Title: Re: Woodcut bowl saver Max3 - require dimensions of missing part
Post by: Dave Brookes on March 19, 2024, 09:57:32 PM

Lumsdep,
Do you have a piece of nylon to use?  I may have a piece about 31mm dia at the length you need, or even a piece of ptfe.
Let me know although I won’t be able to send anything until next week.
Dave

Title: Re: Woodcut bowl saver Max3 - require dimensions of missing part
Post by: Bill21 on March 20, 2024, 03:47:37 PM

Quote from: Mike Amphlett on March 18, 2024, 11:39:57 AM

Lumsdep,Paul's photo  looks like it was 3d printed, so you might be able to get one made for you.

Mike

I doubt it. It’s a simple turning job. Hard to tell but it could be Acetal or Nylon? If I were making a replacement I’d use Ertalyte TX or perhaps one of the lubricated Nylons like Nyloil or Ertalon.