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Jun 20, 2012 4:04 pm
Jun 20, 2012 4:04 pm
Subject: Re: LR 126 Bonnet release assembly
Christian hi
I have already turned up two small small brass bushes on my lathe, and turned down the steel shaft in the same two places.
Also, reduced the length of the piano hinge at each end by 1.5 mm, so the fit overall is also slightly looser.
It was beautiflly made, but all the tolerances as you correctly say were much too close. A drop of moisture is all it needs and given our climate in the UK ..
I was planning to spray the hinge and tabs with automotive silver-gray paint, prior to reassembly.
Is the Eastwood paint so much better, if so, I will buy some of that as well ?
Christian hi
I have already turned up two small small brass bushes on my lathe, and turned down the steel shaft in the same two places.
Also, reduced the length of the piano hinge at each end by 1.5 mm, so the fit overall is also slightly looser.
It was beautiflly made, but all the tolerances as you correctly say were much too close. A drop of moisture is all it needs and given our climate in the UK ..
I was planning to spray the hinge and tabs with automotive silver-gray paint, prior to reassembly.
Is the Eastwood paint so much better, if so, I will buy some of that as well ?