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[WarDamnEagle]

Trying buddy, I have seven project cars going right now and only so much daylight.

That's why you put all those lights in the shop.

 

[J Mack]

That's why you put all those lights in the shop.

I guess what I should have said is I'm getting older and there is only so much time between noon naps and 7:00 bed time...

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I guess what I should have said is I'm getting older and there is only so much time between noon naps and 7:00 bed time...

I divide my day into three parts: coffee time, wine time, and in-between time. I have noticed in-between time getting shorter.

 

[Pigeaten]

I divide my day into three parts: coffee time, wine time, and in-between time. I have noticed in-between time getting shorter.

been trying to figure out what to do when I retire, you’ve answered my question

 

[bobm]

Works with two batteries, also!

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PIGTAIL

 

[J Mack]

@NickAtEndMotive tore my tailgate apart to test his new printed handle so I figured this was a good time to install the new gear.
We've talked about the brass gear needing to be machined to work so I thought I'd take a few photos while I do mine

Small chanel lock pliers on a gear to keep everything in place when the gear is removed.

The factory gear on the bottom (yes I was on borrowed time) has a depression in the center as does the 3d printed gear from @fj55-100 , the brass gear does not.

So it needs to be machined for clearance for the hump on the steel cover to the right .

 

[scrapdaddy]

Good job, but now which gear are you going to install. Nice to have options.

 

[J Mack]

Good job, but now which gear are you going to install. Nice to have options.

The brass gear is installed and everything is ready to go back together just waiting for the tailgate handle to finish curing, if you have a build thread or interact here in the sty and post a picture of your broken gear I will send you the new printed gear in these photos. Id rather see someone use it than just sit on my shelf.

 

[J Mack]

Cerakote for the rear handle..

I'm being lazy and didn't want to fire up the big oven so I'm using the kiln. Just jammed a chunk of rod through a hole and hung the handle from it, hope this works!

 

[xtiaan2000]

Yeah I would have used the kiln instead of the oven as well
Oh wait, I don’t have either one of those! I wish I was your neighbor!

 

[bobm]

Must have an oven in kitchen

 

[J Mack]

Ok the shop inspector and I got the pig back together...

 

[scrapdaddy]

No goofing off with him around.

 

[bobm]

You better take him for a ride

 

[bobm]

Oh! Handle lools nice, how it work ?????

 

[PabloCruise]

Oh! Handle lools nice, how it work ?????

Inquiring minds want to know!!!

 

[PabloCruise]

Cerakote for the rear handle..
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I'm being lazy and didn't want to fire up the big oven so I'm using the kiln. Just jammed a chunk of rod through a hole and hung the handle from it, hope this works!
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How did your friend tap the body portion of the handle ass'y?

 

[J Mack]

Inquiring minds want to know!!!

Both handles work great.

How did your friend tap the body portion of the handle ass'y?

I tapped the holes in his handle but he is going to change the design to make it easier for everyone going forward.
I'll let @NickAtEndMotive tell you the details when he's ready.