Replacement Y axis hand wheel grip

cathead said:
If you want one that rides on a small piece of rod, you would have to drill a hole in it(about 5/16 inch diameter is about right)
and several inches deep before machining the shape which is just a simple process using x and y axis to carve out the desired
shape. One can hold the handle to the rod(grooved) with a set screw or I have used a small plastic cylinder affixed to the end
of the rod that has a tight sliding fit into the handle. The drilling and machining is best done in one set up for concentricity.
I put a dab of grease in the hole before assembly.
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MyLilMule said:
have enough side projects. Don't want another one. Why is that so hard to get through? LOL!!!!
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You need to look at it differently I think. I get a degree of satisfaction from building stuff in the shop and look
forward to new projects and problems. Maybe you are like the Rolling Stones and can't get no satisfaction.;)
 
MyLilMule said:
The Y axis handwheel on my K&T 2HL is missing the grip. I don't expect to find an OEM replacement, but would like to find something the at least has a similar appearance to the others on the machine. The hole is ~5/16". The handle on the Z axis crank is about 2.75" long. I suspect that the Y axis would be the same size.
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You might consider one of these - saves some nut-busting.

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Here is a link to those folding handles if anyone is interested.

https://www.carrlane.com/product/ha...-revolving-handles-thermoplastic/cl-400-frh-s
 
Here's the handle I ended up using. It's from ELCO. Photo is next to the Z crank from comparison. It's smaller than the original I suspect (not as small as this photo makes it look, maybe 1/2" or 3/4" shorter. It was only $16 (but I didn't realize until after it shipped I was charged $17 for shipping. Ooof). It's close enough that it works for me and doesn't feel awkward using it.

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