That's why you put all those lights in the shop.
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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...That's why you put all those lights in the shop.
I divide my day into three parts: coffee time, wine time, and in-between time. I have noticed in-between time getting shorter.
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been trying to figure out what to do when I retire, you’ve answered my question
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@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 .
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 .
Good job, but now which gear are you going to install. Nice to have options. 
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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.Good job, but now which gear are you going to install. Nice to have options.
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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!
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!
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!
Oh wait, I don’t have either one of those! I wish I was your neighbor!
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Ok the shop inspector and I got the pig back together...
No goofing off with him around.
Inquiring minds want to know!!!Oh! Handle lools nice, how it work ?????
How did your friend tap the body portion of the handle ass'y?
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Both handles work great.
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.
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Shop dog climbed in and was ready to fight when I told him he couldn't go, he sat here for 45 minuets pouting before I had to drag him out.
I really should think about washing this junk one of these days...
I really should think about washing this junk one of these days...
Washing is over rated!