Stir Crazy Metal Stirring Shaft Mod
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Parts List:1 1/4" drive 7/16" socket1 2"x1/4" hex bolt 4 1/4" nuts 1 1/4" washer (normal, small diameter) 4 1/4"x1" washers (1" fender washer) 1 1/4" flare washer |
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Parts List:1 1/4" drive 7/16" socket1 2"x1/4" hex bolt 4 1/4" nuts 1 1/4" washer (normal, small diameter) 4 1/4"x1" washers (1" fender washer) 1 1/4" flare washer |
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The hardware selected for the mission. One omission, A spare 1/4" washer was needed. |
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To hold the stirring shaft, I cut slots on opposite ends. They were cut just wide enough for the diameter of the stirring shaft to fit. |
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Next, I put the slotted ends in the vice, and whacked the washer with a hammer to bend up the ends. Now the shaft will pass though the slots nicely. |
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The assembled piece, minus the 1/4 ratchet socket. The Stir crazy motor has a square output shaft... measuring 1/4". The ratchet side fits over that shaft. The 7/16" side fits over the end of the bolt. I had to enlarge the hole in the bottom of the stir crazy to allow the socket to fit. I used my 1/2" drill bit, and angled it side to side, no problems. A dremel could also be easily used. In addition, I removed the white teflon(I think) washeri from the original shaft and put it on the new one. |