The Home Machinist!

gee harper i could come by and blow the wires out in the field next door for you. then you would have a long piece. i had a helper snip the safety wires on a roll one time, what a mess. treat it like a snake. with a bad attitude, eye protection a must then safe it off so somebody doesn't start a cha...

steve tig will fry you! the area where you cover with a tie is really susceptible. use gloves, a long sleeve shirt. may have to order from minnesota hey.

oh and long pants no speddo

interesting read thanks for shareing

PERHAPS it is for pvc pipe to cut on the pull stroke

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next check the wireing between the 10k pot and the input board

part looks like a steel cable connector here are numerous examples https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=so+cord+connectors&tbm=shop or the zinc version from your favorite store http://www.homedepot.com/p/1-2-in-Strain-Relief-Cord-Connectors-2-P...

well not sure how to value it in your area dave. but snap on sold new on the hi side, my concern would be repair parts. i am sure the equivalent in a shiny new box could hit a couple gran.

file a small flat on the key where the set screw can lock down on, loctite the set screw using one that can be released with the aplication of heat.

loctite green comes to mind.
is the pulley wobblinging on the shaft causing the key to walk. is the pulley out of balance or round??

i as will go with arcu glass or epoxy aproach se/mixed to give lots of working time