DeanW
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Mar 10, 2009 12:26:17 GMT -5
Post by DeanW on Mar 10, 2009 12:26:17 GMT -5
Mark, good point about the center rods. Did I read that correctly - you have installed a brass threaded rod? I'm curious why you chose brass for the nuts? We've been using wing nuts both for the bowl-hold-down AND the lid. But the rods get all caked with quickly-drying snot and become a real pain.
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rockdewd
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Mar 10, 2009 13:33:23 GMT -5
Post by rockdewd on Mar 10, 2009 13:33:23 GMT -5
Speaking of rods and rubber cover nuts... I have found good replacement knobs at Woodcraft. For 1/4 inch rod: www.woodcraft.com/product.aspx?ProductID=27R13&FamilyID=1072For 3/8 inch rod: www.woodcraft.com/product.aspx?ProductID=142225&FamilyID=1072I don't know how long the brass threads will hold up but at a buck and some change they work for me. I have trouble holding on to small rubber covered knobs and wing nuts when my hands are cold. Also, I keep a cheap Harbor Freight detail wire brush by my vibes. You can buy a set of 3 for about 69 cents on sale. When I'm cleaning my vibes I open them up and while running I fill them with water up to the top of the center of the bowl and squirt a liberal amount of cheap dishwash liquid that I get at the dollar store. Get the stuff for hand washing the dishes not automatic dishwasher soap. I let it run for about 15 minutes then take the wire brush to the threads and clean them off. Then shut it down, remove the bowl, and take it to wash it out. I can change two 10 lb and one 18 lb in less than an hour... Rick |
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docharber
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Mar 10, 2009 20:39:03 GMT -5
Post by docharber on Mar 10, 2009 20:39:03 GMT -5
Dean- I use brass because it's corrosion resistant. It is easier to cut and not any more expensive than stainless. you have to use nuts of similar metal under wet conditions or you get electrolysis and corrosion. It's easy to handtighten the wing nuts- and you may have to cut down the inside nut to make it fit . I keep the spray bottle handy to spray down the rod. once wet the adhering slurry will soften and rinse away easily, and the nuts unscrew easily after you allow the wet slurry to run off. I ruined the original rod forcing the nuts off and on with pliers, because of the gunky build-up (it was brass) beffore I figured out how to loosen the nuts. Also, the all-metal nuts are easier to clean and won't carry grit over from the last stage like the two piece rubber ones will.
Mark
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agatemaggot
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Member since August 2006
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Mar 10, 2009 21:07:12 GMT -5
Post by agatemaggot on Mar 10, 2009 21:07:12 GMT -5
I replaced the center rods in my Vibes with Stainless Steel, also the nuts with Stainless wing nuts.
When I am ready to replace the lid I spray WD40 on the center rod. The oozing , if any, does not stick and imbed in the treads as bad . Before loosening the top nut I usually give it a couple sprits of water from my spray bottle. I suspect that Pam, frying pan spray, would probably work even better.
Harley
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Mar 10, 2009 22:02:01 GMT -5
Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Mar 10, 2009 22:02:01 GMT -5
I frequently oil the center rod with 3 in 1 oil. It cuts through the gunk and helps prevent it from sticking. The only problem is I tend to get it on my fingers, so I keep a rag handy.
I think I'll try Rick's tricks for washing and the brass brush.
Chuck
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