AWGB Woodturning Forum
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: lumsdep on March 16, 2024, 05:02:32 PM
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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
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If you mean the bit in the photo, it's 43mm long, 29mm diameter in the centre and 27mm diameter at each end.
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Thanks that’s exactly what l was after.
Thank you very much for your help.
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Lumsdep,Paul's photo looks like it was 3d printed, so you might be able to get one made for you.
Mike
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I think it is just a nylon guide possibly bulged at the centre by being squeezed by the retaining bolt?
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Turn one using your lathe.
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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.
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Another quick question about the same nylon piece. When everything is bolted down is it still free to turn?
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Yes it turns relatively freely and isn't so tight it is bulging, it is made that shape.
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Thanks
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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
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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.