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My casing needs a new groove... Can anyone help?

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10 years 7 months ago #6809 by jcsalem
My casing needs a new groove... Can anyone help? was created by jcsalem
Does anyone have a metal lathe that they could use to cut a new thrust ring groove into my Loki motor casing?

The 38mm casing just barely doesn't fit into a slimline motor retainer (Giant Leap) due to the thrust ring being 2mm too far from the aft end of the motor. If I could cut a new groove then I could use the casing without resorting to friction fit.

Jim

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10 years 6 months ago #6815 by bobkrech
Replied by bobkrech on topic Re: My casing needs a new groove... Can anyone help?

Does anyone have a metal lathe that they could use to cut a new thrust ring groove into my Loki motor casing?

The 38mm casing just barely doesn't fit into a slimline motor retainer (Giant Leap) due to the thrust ring being 2mm too far from the aft end of the motor. If I could cut a new groove then I could use the casing without resorting to friction fit.

Jim

I have a 14"x40" lathe at work. If the casing fits through the chuck I can do it. I'll check it out on Monday. If you can get it at the October 15th meeting I can give it back to you on the launch on the 19th.

Bob

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