The rebuild process is coming along nicely (photos to follow shortly).
Components are being refurbished as they are removed from the lathe as
table working space is limited, even though my car has been relegated
to the driveway and the SB13 has taken over the spot in the garage.
Progress is slow, but I'm very pleased with results so far.
However, I need help with one process. The lathe has had a few heavy
coats of paint applied, each seemingly with a floor mop.
All the paint is being removed, right down to bare metal.
I've never completely disassembled QCGB tumblers before and am
unsure how to take apart the knurled knobs on the tumblers. The paint
was so thick you couldn't see the knurling. Last night I discovered
that the center hole on the face of the knurled knob is actually a
7/64" hex hole for an Allen wrench, but I can't for the life of me seem
to get it to turn. I tried moderate heat hoping that the knob would
expand enough to allow the wrench to turn, but so far, nothing's moving.
Would appreciate any tips/hints to get these knobs apart so that the
globs of paint can be removed from underneath. The knurling on this
one is perfect, hope the other one is just as nice.
Appreciate any advice you can give.
Ray
P.S. Got my new CF screw from Naru, thanks Stephen, superb job.
Components are being refurbished as they are removed from the lathe as
table working space is limited, even though my car has been relegated
to the driveway and the SB13 has taken over the spot in the garage.
Progress is slow, but I'm very pleased with results so far.
However, I need help with one process. The lathe has had a few heavy
coats of paint applied, each seemingly with a floor mop.
All the paint is being removed, right down to bare metal.
I've never completely disassembled QCGB tumblers before and am
unsure how to take apart the knurled knobs on the tumblers. The paint
was so thick you couldn't see the knurling. Last night I discovered
that the center hole on the face of the knurled knob is actually a
7/64" hex hole for an Allen wrench, but I can't for the life of me seem
to get it to turn. I tried moderate heat hoping that the knob would
expand enough to allow the wrench to turn, but so far, nothing's moving.
Would appreciate any tips/hints to get these knobs apart so that the
globs of paint can be removed from underneath. The knurling on this
one is perfect, hope the other one is just as nice.
Appreciate any advice you can give.
Ray
P.S. Got my new CF screw from Naru, thanks Stephen, superb job.