Small repair....

[Pennywise]

Flats are full length 180 degrees apart ?
How critical is the 11mm diameter, would 12.86mm work ?
Would 6061 T6 or 2024 T3 work ?

Yes full length 180 degrees apart
No, 12.86 mm is too big, 11mm is the max size 10.5mm is the minimum
Yes, probably. But regular aluminum will suffice.

 

[jorogi]

So if you want, PM me your address, make a donation to CHMW&M and I'll get a couple out to you.
7.65mm is the max, how about the minimum ?

 

[Pennywise]

So if you want, PM me your address, make a donation to CHMW&M and I'll get a couple out to you.
7.65mm is the max, how about the minimum ?

Wow, that would be so cool!
The minimum would be 7.55mm
Thanks!

 

[Pennywise]

I'm thinking of sending a photo of this improved version to the manufacturer.

 

[f350ca]

Just ran across your post. jorogi has graciously offered to help you out. Im a neighbour in Calabogie. Tied up tomorrow but could mill them for you Tuesday if your in a rush. Same deal a donation to CHMW&M

Greg

 

[YotaBota]

@jorogi - if you end up doing the job I have some round mailing tubes if you need one.

You realise @Pennywise is in Renfrew County Ontario and not Port Renfrew here on the island. lol

 

[jorogi]

Damn, no wonder I couldn't find him.
I've been spending too much lately so I have lotsa boxes and packing material. It was actually just a brave and cunning plan to get rid of some excess garbage.

 

[jorogi]

Just ran across your post. jorogi has graciously offered to help you out. Im a neighbour in Calabogie. Tied up tomorrow but could mill them for you Tuesday if your in a rush. Same deal a donation to CHMW&M

Greg

Hey Greg, they're in the mail in the morning.
What year's your truck ?

 

[Pennywise]

Just ran across your post. jorogi has graciously offered to help you out. Im a neighbour in Calabogie. Tied up tomorrow but could mill them for you Tuesday if your in a rush. Same deal a donation to CHMW&M

Greg

Hi Greg, thanks for the kind offer but jorogi has already stepped up.

 

[Susquatch]

@Pennywise - The best way to donate to CHMW is to become a premium member. This will also give you a few minor benefits. Your donation will support the costs of operating the forum and defray the cost of member meetups.

 

[Pennywise]

@Pennywise - The best way to donate to CHMW is to become a premium member. This will also give you a few minor benefits. Your donation will support the costs of operating the forum and defray the cost of member meetups.

Yes, that's what I did when jorogi asked.

 

[Pennywise]

Jorogi's milled bars arrived, the fit was bang on! Here's the initial fitting....
All that needs to be done is to drill 2 holes to accept the springs and some cursory filing to round the ends and chamfer the holes. Awesome!

 

[jorogi]

$1.99 for raspberries, ah you guys out east !

 

[Pennywise]

Whaat....too much? The blueberries just finished their season but there's another short blueberry season near Shawinigan Quebec starting soon, some sort of micro climate thing.....

Here's the finished product.
I'm gonna send some photos to the manufacturer in the States, "here's how it's done"

 

[Pennywise]

I sent the manufacturer a review with photos and a suggestion they use an aluminum bar.

 

[Pennywise]

I mounted the plate, I need 3 hands to complete the full cycle out of the water.

Works pretty slick, those lake trout don't stand a chance now.

 

[YotaBota]

Looks good, I wonder about having the shaft anodised to keep it from corroding. I know corrosion won't be as big an issue in fresh water but it will still happen.

Thumbs up to @jorogi for help.