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05-23-2017, 01:39 PM | #1 |
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Homemade Tools Ammeter Cover Remover
I had to fix a couple ammeters and both the original and repro had super tight covers on them, so I had to make a special tool to get them apart.
Note the repro is aluminum and has no black paint on the brass inside the case. I spent more time fixing this one than it was worth. The face also uses white for the marking, while originals are silver. I got both the pointers centered, but hope they stay that way after the post office throws them around and drops heavy boxes on top of them. I used my Sterrett 3" hole saw to cut two circles of 1/8" thick aluminum, then cut the 1 5/8" center hole out on my lathe. I then had to use my Dremel to grind away 5 notches for the 4 tabs and alignment bump in the case. The other plate I used a #20 bit to drill two holes 1" apart, then used a #7 bit and drilled two holes for the 1/4 x 20 eye bolts. This works much better than a screwdriver and hammer. |
05-23-2017, 01:42 PM | #2 |
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Very nice Tom. I love homemade tools.
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05-24-2017, 11:11 AM | #3 |
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05-24-2017, 11:58 AM | #4 |
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Very cool! Now if only they would make a quality ammeter we wouldn't have to take them apart new haha. I think its one of those parts that I dont think we would mind paying more for - I sure wouldn't for a meter that fit, was correctly made internally, and somewhat accurate out of the box.
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05-24-2017, 08:17 PM | #5 |
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As always Tom, great tool. Is your background engineering? I admire your great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
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05-24-2017, 08:30 PM | #6 |
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05-24-2017, 08:43 PM | #7 |
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Thanks, Wish it was, but no, I've just liked to do machine work and work with electronics and make tools that help get the job done better, quicker, and easier.
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05-25-2017, 10:54 AM | #8 |
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You continue to give us great ideas in how to make the job easier. Thanks again!
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05-26-2017, 12:50 AM | #9 |
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Sweet
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05-26-2017, 06:22 AM | #10 |
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Very clever Tom.
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05-26-2017, 07:20 AM | #11 |
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Yes, very clever and it worked well too!!
Thanks much. We'll have to start referring to Tom as 'K R Wesenberg' Henry would have had you teaching at the Ford trade school in Dearborn. He would have been impressed and wanted to hang out with you! Last edited by Jeff/Illinois; 05-26-2017 at 08:57 AM. |
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