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The Long Screw...kid friendly

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So, I'm removing the lugs and such off of an 80 Luddy 6 ply so that I can put them on some SWEET 3 ply shells I picked up. I'm working like a mad monkey in heat when I go to screw in the first lug. The screw goes all the way in and the lug just flops there. I realize after a brief 2 1/2 hour reprise that the screw is too long. So, I head out to Lowe's Hardware and pick up some washers. I spend 17 hours on the screw and washer isle and finally find the exact washer I'm looking for - 1/8 x 3/4. It's PERFECT in every way. They only have about 20 of them. So, I make due with another brand in bulk (I need about 120 of them) at 1/8 x 1 inch. I grit my teeth and pay for these second rate second choice dofer's. I have to wait until Spring Break to begin working on the shells again...several weeks...that's a lot of days to wait!

Here I am...on Spring Break...working on the shells. I pull out my 'second choice' washers and go to put the screw into the washer....IT DOESN'T FIT!!! The hole is too small. I call up Lowe's and work on the phone for 3 more hours trying to steer the lemming to the correct washer bin. He finally finds them and tells me he doesn't have 120 of them. I scream and kick the dog and slam the phone down.

So, I find a supplier online and order them only to find out they won't be here until AFTER Spring Break. I have ten days to work on these shells. Ten UNINTERRUPTED days of drumming bliss. I sent my family to Florida so I could be here BY MYSELF to finally finish this project...unemcumbered...no responsibilities...free as a dung beetle.

I want a redo!

Posted on 15 years ago
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From mcjnic

So, I'm removing the lugs and such off of an 80 Luddy 6 ply so that I can put them on some SWEET 3 ply shells I picked up. I'm working like a mad monkey in heat when I go to screw in the first lug. The screw goes all the way in and the lug just flops there. I realize after a brief 2 1/2 hour reprise that the screw is too long. ...Here I am...on Spring Break...working on the shells. I pull out my 'second choice' washers and go to put the screw into the washer....IT DOESN'T FIT!!! The hole is too small. I call up Lowe's and work on the phone for 3 more hours trying to steer the lemming to the correct washer bin. He finally finds them and tells me he doesn't have 120 of them. I scream and kick the dog and slam the phone down.So, I find a supplier online and order them only to find out they won't be here until AFTER Spring Break. I have ten days to work on these shells. Ten UNINTERRUPTED days of drumming bliss. I sent my family to Florida so I could be here BY MYSELF to finally finish this project...unemcumbered...no responsibilities...free as a dung beetle.I want a redo!

[COLOR="Indigo"]um...dude...are you sure you didn't need a bit of R & R yourself....?Mind Blowi

Dremels are excellent for that...just grind the washer holes a bit larger....

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Posted on 15 years ago
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dremel...dang...I didn't think of that. I have a dremel. I use it to "hole" the rewrap. Shoot, that's a pretty good idea. I will give it a try and see what I can do with it. The thought of dremeling 120 washers does not excite me...but the thought of assembling this kit does. I'll take the powertool in hand and check back with you, Jaye. This could be the answer. Thanks!

Posted on 15 years ago
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There has to be a Home Cheapo where you live. How about Menards or your local hardware store. But dude I feel your pain.

Posted on 15 years ago
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how about hack saw the bolts shorter? then grind the ends nice or use a tap and die set.

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Posted on 15 years ago
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Yeah, if you could make a little jig that allowed you to grind down the screws to an even length, then you'd be good to go. The thread pattern is the same, no?

Or increase the washer hole. -either way.

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Posted on 15 years ago
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So I pulled out my Dremel and went to widen the washer hole only to find that I didn't have the correct bit. I live in a National Forest and it's a LONG way to the hardware store. I'm going to bed and pull the covers over my head until the end of Spring Break (or 'til tomorrow...maybe I'll feel better about this whole project when the sun comes out again). I am so depressed.

Posted on 15 years ago
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Electricians pliers work great for shortening small screw and bolts... use those little threaded holes and they are nice and cleaned up when you back them out.

http://www.mytoolstore.com/klein/1000.html cuts bolts 10-24, 10-32, 8-32, 6-32 & 4-40.

Not a Guru... just interested..
Posted on 15 years ago
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If you have a vise you can put the washers in there, a whole stack if you want, and drill out with a bigger bit.

Posted on 15 years ago
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My new washers came in...THEY WORK!!!!!!!

i may weep.

Posted on 15 years ago
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