Almost done...UH OH!!

[RonSchmitt]

Pressing in the tranny coupler, didn't take time to use the wooden block I NORMALLY use to protect the threads, anyone want to guess what happened next?


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Was a little off center, and apparently a little is all you need when using a 1 ton arbor press to asemble pens. Smashed 1 side of the threads into oblivion. And of course, no spare parts for the copper cigar.
Oh well, needed to place a kit order anyway.

 

[arjudy]

Doh!

 

[Dalecamino]

Hey Ron , I was able to save a couple of them with small needle nose pliers . CAREFULLY ! Worth a try ? Maybe you already have . Anyway , sorry that happened to you . My $.02

 

[jwoodwright]

Damn murphy is on the prowl again...