Rockies regional randomness

[jet123]

Originally Posted by Brian-M

So, I hit up 3 RC hobby shops today with no luck. The McMaster/Grainer spur gears are all way too big in the pitch.

I did learn that it's an 80 pitch, 60 tooth spur gear though. Doesn't seem like anyone makes those in plastic, but I've found them in aluminum and stainless... in bulk only Any other ideas of where I might find something like this? Olde-Tyme electronics repair shops where the owner has horded every usable piece from every item that's come through the door maybe?

Maybe search for some 'old time toys' user group? One that discusses and preserves such items?

[autolycos]

Originally Posted by Brian-M

So, I hit up 3 RC hobby shops today with no luck. The McMaster/Grainer spur gears are all way too big in the pitch.

I did learn that it's an 80 pitch, 60 tooth spur gear though. Doesn't seem like anyone makes those in plastic, but I've found them in aluminum and stainless... in bulk only Any other ideas of where I might find something like this? Olde-Tyme electronics repair shops where the owner has horded every usable piece from every item that's come through the door maybe?

Call your local university engineering department. They should know who can help you out.

Or on-line hobby suppliers.

http://www.sciplus.com/category.cfm/...9/category/178

[Hayduke]

Spent the day operating a Bobcat for the first time. No problems, but I was prepared for anything!




Bobcat ATGATT

[Hondo]

Originally Posted by Hayduke

Spent the day operating a Bobcat for the first time. No problems, but I was prepared for anything!




Bobcat ATGATT

[Blakebird]

Are we going to see where you put the Safety Third sticker on the Bobcat?

[wzd1a]

Originally Posted by Brian-M

So, I hit up 3 RC hobby shops today with no luck. The McMaster/Grainer spur gears are all way too big in the pitch.

I did learn that it's an 80 pitch, 60 tooth spur gear though. Doesn't seem like anyone makes those in plastic, but I've found them in aluminum and stainless... in bulk only Any other ideas of where I might find something like this? Olde-Tyme electronics repair shops where the owner has horded every usable piece from every item that's come through the door maybe?

Microwave turntables use plastic gears like that. If you can find a turntable that used a 60 tooth gear you may be able to buy that at appliance repair site such as partsdirect.com.

[autolycos]

Originally Posted by Blakebird

Are we going to see where you put the Safety Third sticker on the Bobcat?

He should. I put it on my RoadID.

[Hayduke]

Originally Posted by Blakebird

Are we going to see where you put the Safety Third sticker on the Bobcat?

I knew I forgot to do something!

[Duck_Pilot]

Originally Posted by Hayduke

Spent the day operating a Bobcat for the first time. No problems, but I was prepared for anything!




Bobcat ATGATT

Right........chinstrap not buckled.........safety restraint bar overhead, instead of in yer lap. Plenty safe - it won't go anywhere that way!

[Hayduke]

Originally Posted by Duck_Pilot

Right........chinstrap not buckled.........safety restraint bar overhead, instead of in yer lap. Plenty safe - it won't go anywhere that way!

Tami tried to operate it, but she couldn't trip the sensor in the seat- too short or light. She was bummed.

[Duck_Pilot]

Originally Posted by Hayduke

Tami tried to operate it, but she couldn't trip the sensor in the seat- too short or light. She was bummed.

Poor Tami! Did ya get her a cookie?

[Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Hayduke

Tami tried to operate it, but she couldn't trip the sensor in the seat- too short or light. She was bummed.

Odd. My wife is as small as Tami, and she doesn't have any trouble operating them.

I wear a helmet for all kinds of outdoor activities involving wind and snow and cold. It's amazing how long you can work outside when you prevent the loss of heat through your head!

[Brian-M]

Whee... my furnace is out of order (bad ignitor). Thank doG for electric mattress pads... Otherwise I'd be overnight.

[Hayduke]

Originally Posted by Cowboy

Odd. My wife is as small as Tami, and she doesn't have any trouble operating them.

I wear a helmet for all kinds of outdoor activities involving wind and snow and cold. It's amazing how long you can work outside when you prevent the loss of heat through your head!

It wouldn't work... I had no problems.

Probably for the best.

[MeterPig]

Originally Posted by Brian-M

Whee... my furnace is out of order (bad ignitor). Thank doG for electric mattress pads... Otherwise I'd be overnight.

You can probably get an igniter for 50 bucks or less and install it yourself. You can also start the furnace manually with a BBQ lighter. Don't recommend it..but it can be done.

Whatever you do-ask for the price before some small time scamming POS furnace repair shop (Parker HVAC) rips you off for 300 bucks.