As noted earlier, wrap masking tape around the extension to reach the o.d of
the shaft. Use masking tape or duct tape or painter's tape or "build-up" tape.
Doesn't matter. Just be sure the wraps are tight and even.
TFlan
> Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:51:05 -0700
> From: d...@mcluckie.net
> Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Shaft extensions?
> To: ShopTalk@mail.msen.com
>
> What do you do about the small OD of the extended portion? Do you build it
> up to match the shaft, ignore it, or what?
>
> -Don M
>
> --- On Thu, 10/29/09, Tom Flanagan <tflans...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > From: Tom Flanagan <tflans...@hotmail.com>
> > Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Shaft extensions?
> > To: "shoptalk" <shoptalk@mail.msen.com>
> > Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 8:19 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Why buy extensions when just about every shop/garage is
> > loaded with junk shafts? I can't remember the last time,
> > if ever, I paid for a shaft extension. One problem with over
> > the counter shaft extensions is the insertion depth - only a
> > couple inches. If I'm doing say, a 3" extension I
> > want nearly 4" down the shaft.
> > No doubt sanding down a dowel works, but again,
> > why? The butt ends of shafts are generally tapered, and the
> > old shafts are tapered. The fit is tight. I've yet to
> > have one fail. Maybe I'm too cheap, but I like using up
> > old busted shafts for extensions.
> > TFlan
> >
> > Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:23:02
> > -0700
> > From: robertdev...@yahoo.com
> > Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Shaft extensions?
> > To: ShopTalk@mail.msen.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > #yiv1852760548 .ExternalClass DIV
> > {}
> > You know if you take a
> > micrometer to the inside of the shafts your extending and
> > find what the I.D. is you will be able to order extensions
> > that fit.
> > Sincerely,
> > Robert Devino
> > 14252 Delano St.
> > Van Nuys, Ca. 91401
> > (818) 908-1691
> >
> > F
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