Thanks, Ed. I'll have to consider something like that. The problem with the TFlan design (IMHO) is that the clamping length is quite short. To make matters worse, I used the metal I had on hand, which was not as solid as TFlan recommended. I intend to get around to beefing it up sooner or later.
Thanks again, DaveT ----- Original Message ----- From: Ed Boggess <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 10:05 PM Subject: Re: ShopTalk: shaft pullers > I've been reluctant to write because somebody else has probably already > happened on this, but if so, please pardon the repeat. I had trouble with > shaft clamping also with my homemade puller (T. Flan's modified a little). I > was at an auction and a pipe vice went for nearly nothing & I got it. > Nothing holds a shaft any better that I have come up with. Of course I use > rubber pads, but the pipe vice allows plenty of torque for holding. Just and > idea. ED > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dave Tutelman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 12:31 PM > Subject: Re: ShopTalk: shaft pullers > > > > My story is remarkably similar to Bernie's. > > * Also a hobbyist, so don't do enough to warrant a heavy-duty one. > > * Also use it clamped to anything, usually my radial arm saw table. > > * Also have a problem with the shaft clamp. > > * Also made one from a vise, based on TFlan's plans > > Mine is from a big bench vise, so big handle and plenty of pull. > > * I have a single big slot, and a metal insert with specific slots > > for wood or iron shafts. So I pull straight above the vise screw. > > > > My big (my only) problem with this setup is the shaft clamp. My to-do list > > includes rebuilding the clamp so (in order of importance): > > (1) It would not slip; that's the big drawback. > > (2) Easier to insert a club for pulling. > > If I fix just #1, that's a win. > > > > Hope this helps. > > DaveT > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Bernie Baymiller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 1:05 PM > > Subject: Re: ShopTalk: shaft pullers > > > > > > Arnie, > > > > Since I'm a hobbyist and only pull a few heads a week, at most, I don't > need > > all the power and durability of RK's shaft puller. I had a machinist > friend > > make me one somewhat like TFlans drill press vise-type puller for about > $40 > > total on a drill press vise about 8" x 9". Only, my puller has two > > slots...one for irons and one for woods. These are set on either side of > the > > main screw...slightly offset from full power, but pull straight out. The > > jaws of the vise were removed and the L-shaped piece of stainless with > the > > two bored shaft holders and also the double-slotted pulling piece simply > > used the jaw screw holes, so no tapping was needed. I can probably take a > > digital photo if anyone is interested. > > > > Things I like about this puller: > > > > Plenty powerful screw-type. Just lean on the handle and it gets the job > > done. > > Pulls straight. Never damage a shaft with it. I began my clubmaking using > a > > crowbar and it wasn't bad, but I don't do enough to get really good with > it > > and would bend a tip every now and then....which is why I went to this > > puller. > > Heavy enough, durable enough and torch-proof. Don't have to oil it. > > I can put it on any surface and clamp it down. (Haven't built my shop yet > > and usually clamp it to the radial arm saw table.) > > A bargain price. > > > > Things I don't like about this puller: > > > > Wing nuts to tighten down the shaft clamp. Have to tighten with pliers to > > clamp solidly. > > Handle a little small, but OK. > > > > I've been using this puller for 3 years and am very happy with it. May > never > > need another one, but have to get new wing nuts pretty soon. > > > > Bernie > > Writeto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 12:02 PM > > Subject: ShopTalk: shaft pullers > > > > > > Interesting thread. How about some input as to what you believe to be > the > > most "wanted" features of a shaft puller. What are the most disliked > > features? Please be generous in your comments! > > > > Arnie > > > > > > > >
