Western scythe snath loose grips repair
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- I use an American style scythe handle, in this case a "Western" snaith.
I have had trouble with all of the handles on these snaths. They become loose and no amount of tightening will do. So a spot of weld is all it takes. You could possibly also drill a little hole or two in the part I welded and rivet it discretely.
I have a Fux brand blade, I believe it is Austrian.
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Put an insert nut into the handle and drill a hole through the handle shaft. Feed bolt through handle shaft and tighten into nut. You could also buy a longer bolt that goes through the whole handle and put a bolt onto it. Use a saddle washer so bolt nut fits neatly into handle shaft. Great video as always
the issue is that the grip nuts have a left hand thread, something to do with how the hand grips in use would unscrew a right hand(regular) thread.
@@bootsowen you can buy reverse thread bolts and nuts. Thanks for replying.
So, you’ve got a guitar amp in your welding shop? Cool!
I imagine a left handed bolt would tighten when you are using the tool.
Think of the twist in use.
I could be talking crap lol.
Arc Welding is not easy, lots of practice and mugs of tea...ok ok just me then :-D
I think that's the reason, tightens as you mow. Patience is the key with welding, I didn't do a great job in this video, but I haven't tried the big welder before.
@@bootsowen But it will hold, good enough :-D
Ah, a man who wears many hats!
Congrats on the fix and it always pays to at least take a look at the problem.
May I ask, was it a local auction house or one of those internet jobs?
I'd like to get a hold of 1200w of PV panels but will need to read into the dimensions of them. A particular physical sized array would be advantageous.
Hi Ian, It came from Ashley Waller, in person and online, in cheshire.
As for panels, worth a look at CEF's website. I was in the shop recently and the fella said their solar stuff is online, they have loads of panels, free delivery I suspect. I think 400w panels were about £120 or £110. So you could get a very reasonably priced new set. I think they have 535w as well. they have a decent selection.
But I have had great success with smashed panels. If you test them and they throw out a current you have a start. I have been getting them for £10, you have to find an installer who has heavy hands, or bad luck. I have 2 mounted vertically and even though they are smashed (the glass is smashed) they put out a decent amount of power. I have put 3 almost on the flat and they show signs of water getting in at the impact points on the broken glass, but they still work and when the sun is on them they give out power.
cheers, I'll keep an eye out for those auctions.
Good prices for those new panels, they sell 400-500W which are large at 2.4x1.1m
Upon looking Eurener 340W will do, sold elsewhere. At 1.6x1m three in a row short ends together I can fit 1KW system.
Hi Ian. Check the voltage that the panels will give at minimum sun. This total for your string is vstart and your inverter won’t wake up unless it is exceeded. Say if 3 panels state 34v each and vstart for the machine is 100v it is a bit too close. Better to be a good bit over. I have 3 small strings and for a lot of the day they can put out 0w because the inverters are oversized for the panels. But maybe you have the correct inverter.
Thanks for that insight, my location choice is no good ;-(
34v each and my 2300W inverter is 120-450v. Vdc rated at 360v. Do I take that to mean maximum recommended DC input is 360V when in full sun at the height of summer?
I'm not sure Ian. That's a question for @theinfoworks Andy. I follow his advice and run them at less than half. It is difficult to find cheap second hand small (low voltage start) inverters!