One case tool to rule them all!

[Stihl working Hard]

Great video there Matt slipped together very nicely

 

[Mattyo]

Yea...so far so good. Though I'm thinking the 3rd batch I my end up farming out more of the machining. I dunno. Takes me a while to make all the sleeves, and free time isn't easy to come by.....

 

[Mattyo]

Great video there Matt slipped together very nicely

yep... I was very pleased how easy it was... the smaller sleeve works perfectly

 

[sean silverwood]

very nice bit of kit mate. used them today...no dramas...JOB DONE

 

[Mattyo]

Thanks Sean for the comment! glad it worked well for ya!

What a drama though getting this kit across the pond huh?

 

[Gravedigger]

I'm a tool hoarder more than I have CAD. Waiting on mine now.


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[Derf]

Ok everyone, I just finished the batch of optional "upgrade" parts for all the guys in the first run to convert their gen 1 kits into gen 2 kits. I'll get them mailed out to Matt tomorrow so he should get them Saturday (?), and can start sending them out to people as soon as next week.

I'll be starting the 2nd run of kits for all the people who were waiting on a gen 2 kit. I'll keep you posted when I finish that batch, but since it happens in my spare time its realistically the end of the month when it'll be done.

 

[trooney]

Cool. don't rush yourself. Its done when its done!! Thank you very much for doing it for us.

 

[Mattyo]

Okay just to let everybody know where I am at I am doing the Machining of the aluminum sleeves in my parents garage so they will hopefully be available next week 4 the upgrade kits and I hope to do most of the generation 2 kids as well so I will keep everyone posted as for an update on that in addition I know there are a few people on the backup list for this next run of tools I have asked Fred to bump up the production a bit and see if we can get everybody covered as soon as I have a tool in my hand I will start contacting people

 

[Chainganger]

Used gen 1 to put together a husky 262
Used heat to install bearings in case and pulled the crank through the bearings with this tool and pull the case halves together
Worked like a charm! This with no practice runs, pretty easy.
How much for the upgrade??

 

[Mattyo]

one million dollars .... muhahahahha

 

[Mattyo]

for those that have purchased the gen 1 tools (including @Chainganger ), i'll be contacting you as soon as I get these new one in my hand, you will have a first shot at the gen 2 small sleeve and rod.

 

[Mattyo]

It's not been the best day. ...my folks lathe has a leather belt that just gave way. I had most of today set aside for machining. ...now...not.

I anticipate getting some rods from Fred asap here....so...it's gonna be a slow rollout.

 

[twinstaged]

What size belt? pretty sure I still have a stock of belting material floating around my shop.

 

[Mattyo]

It's a split leather belt....has staples in it. About .125" thick and 1" wide. Dunno if this is diy job....likely need a factory belt.

 

[twinstaged]

It's just belting material that you put the clips in (called lacing). Very easy to do with the right tools. There is no factory option unless you find a guy making them for your model machine. Can you measure the overall length for me?

 

[Mattyo]

It is a Logan lathe model 922 I believe the belts are still available from Logan I really appreciate the help I will see if I can get the belt from Logan if I can I really appreciate the help I will see if I can get the bill from logan if I can Not get it I will let you know I cannot get a measurement right now because I am headed to the Mets game thank you though

 

[twinstaged]

no problem. Just a heads up lots of people offer the service and the belts are usually around 30 dollars. So if Logan wants more then that look elsewhere. It won't be a Logan branded part, just something they made from the same rolls of belting we all have. Have fun at the game. Indians guy myself.

 

[Mattyo]

Red Sox here...but it's a game with a friend/colleague and my father.

I'll see if I can get a pic of the belt. The lathe is supposed to stretche the belt..but the staples tore out of the belt. Too short by quarter inch probably lol....oh well. I'll keep ya posted. Thanks

 

[srcarr52]

no problem. Just a heads up lots of people offer the service and the belts are usually around 30 dollars. So if Logan wants more then that look elsewhere. It won't be a Logan branded part, just something they made from the same rolls of belting we all have. Have fun at the game. Indians guy myself.

Yup, quick check of eBay yielded 2 sellers of custom cut 1" belts for Logan lathes for under $30 shipped.