sschus87
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Post by sschus87 on Jul 25, 2017 16:21:27 GMT -5
Picked this up the other day at Lowe's. 10 ft. 1/2" ID hose. Perfect for using on my tumblers. They had red hose which was $18 and the green was on clearance for $4.99. Guess which I bought? Maybe if someone needs some they will have it at the Lowe's near you. Good luck!! Thanks---Steve   |
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Post by captbob on Jul 25, 2017 17:33:40 GMT -5
uh... just how do you use this with a tumbler?
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unclesoska
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Post by unclesoska on Jul 25, 2017 19:19:05 GMT -5
Great minds thinking alike- I've used the red hose on my QT6 rollers- works great! Good call!
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salpal48
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Post by salpal48 on Jul 25, 2017 19:44:33 GMT -5
I have used that Hose to Recover some shafts. But There is a Lot of leeway in there 1/2". If your shaft is .500-.502 they are Loose. But some are .510 They will fit better. If you bring the shaft to the store and try different one's You will get a Better fit
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2017 20:10:34 GMT -5
Why do you cover the shafts?
ETA
Lowe's is a fantastic #2.
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sschus87
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Post by sschus87 on Jul 25, 2017 22:45:47 GMT -5
I have used that Hose to Recover some shafts. But There is a Lot of leeway in there 1/2". If your shaft is .500-.502 they are Loose. But some are .510 They will fit better. If you bring the shaft to the store and try different one's You will get a Better fit I wish I had a little more leeway. I cut the hose to length and pounded the crap out of my shaft (heard it when I said it) and couldn't get the hose on all the way. I finally cut it off and cut another piece and put it in boiling water for a couple of minutes to soften it up. It finally slid on. It wasn't easy, and I have blisters on both hands to prove it. Not from the heat of the hose, but from the repetitive motion of trying to pound the hose on the shaft. |
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sschus87
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Post by sschus87 on Jul 25, 2017 22:51:02 GMT -5
Why do you cover the shafts? ETA Lowe's is a fantastic #2. It provides grip for the barrels. My old shaft covering had worn out completely. Also, I went to my local metal shop (Alro Steel in Jackson, MI.) and they cut 2 1/2" shafts (cold rolled) to length for me and the total cost was $4.51. I couldn't complain about that!!    |
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sschus87
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Post by sschus87 on Jul 25, 2017 22:52:07 GMT -5
uh... just how do you use this with a tumbler? Pictures posted in thread to show how I used these... Thanks---Steve |
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quartz
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Post by quartz on Jul 25, 2017 22:55:19 GMT -5
I lube the rods with a light coat of vegetable oil, seems to slip better than when water-wet from a hot water soak.
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Post by MrP on Jul 26, 2017 4:07:46 GMT -5
Why do you cover the shafts? ETA Lowe's is a fantastic #2. It provides grip for the barrels. My old shaft covering had worn out completely. Also, I went to my local metal shop (Alro Steel in Jackson, MI.) and they cut 2 1/2" shafts (cold rolled) to length for me and the total cost was $4.51. I couldn't complain about that!! I put 2" wide Gorilla Tape on the shafts of those type of tumblers but on my big one that has 3/4" shafts I put couple of wraps on the barrels themselves. Those barrels don't like metal to metal so the tape takes care of that. I have hade the tape last over a year running 24/7. Cheap and effective............................MrP |
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sschus87
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Post by sschus87 on Jul 26, 2017 9:36:27 GMT -5
I put 2" wide Gorilla Tape on the shafts of those type of tumblers but on my big one that has 3/4" shafts I put couple of wraps on the barrels themselves. Those barrels don't like metal to metal so the tape takes care of that. I have hade the tape last over a year running 24/7. Cheap and effective............................MrP Never thought of that. I have used electrical tape, with little success. Maybe I should have asked on here before I put myself through the trouble of redoing these... Thanks---Steve |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2017 10:26:50 GMT -5
The shafts on my tumbler has n coverings. Spins the barrels well. jamesp uses bare steel also. I learned it from him. |
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Post by johnjsgems on Jul 26, 2017 10:33:53 GMT -5
I don't know how price compares but you can buy "Tygon" tubing by the foot at Home Depot and I assume Lowes. It is a clear to milky white tubing with braided reinforcement. Buy as many feet as you need.
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Post by MrP on Jul 26, 2017 12:04:17 GMT -5
The shafts on my tumbler has n coverings. Spins the barrels well. jamesp uses bare steel also. I learned it from him. My shaft has no covering either. Didn't do it for traction did it to stay away from metal to metal...............................MrP |
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