| lost balls #194651 10/27/09 09:37 AM 10/27/09 09:37 AM |
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Posts: 5,525 | Pulled the main traveler off to see why it was sticking. Little brown balls all over the garage floor. A few still awol.
Anybody know where I can get replacements? A visit to the Harken and APS sites turned up nothing. Is there a special name for these things?
Pete Pollard Blade 702
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#194666 10/27/09 10:09 AM 10/27/09 10:09 AM |
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Posts: 5,525 | Thank you sir! May your winters be mild.
Pete Pollard Blade 702
'When you have a lot of things to do, it's best to get your nap out of the way first.
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#194687 10/27/09 02:05 PM 10/27/09 02:05 PM |
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Posts: 199 Constanta, Romania | Pete if you come across these names don't hesitate to get them if price is right: PEEK calibrated balls Vespel calibrated balls. Depending on industrial grade qualities PEEK grades are often stronger than Torlon. Available at specialized plastics suppliers.
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#194862 10/28/09 09:08 PM 10/28/09 09:08 PM |
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Posts: 163 Atlanta | In addition to the balls you also want a piece of track with one end sawn off at an angle (not a right angle but about 60degrees). You can also just shoot shaving cream into the traveler car to hold the balls in place during the ball loading process. Douse the car with water after you get the car screwed back together to remove the shaving cream. | | |
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