woodmang Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I have a Cal-Hawk 240-2020 Drill Press. During my last project he plastic handle which is used to raise and lower the table snapped off. I have been unable to find any sources for replacement parts for these (made in the late 90's). And ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Good luck ! Vise grip pliers come to mind ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Can you post a pic of the handle? It might make it easier to see it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave's Not Here Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 A picture would be helpful however couldn't you just make a handle with a piece of dowel, hex bolt, washers and a hex nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmang Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Can you post a pic of the handle? It might make it easier to see it. A picture would be helpful however couldn't you just make a handle with a piece of dowel, hex bolt, washers and a hex nut. I will attach some pictures here...it appears to simply be connected to the metal shaft with some type of set screw. The key here is that the handle itself rotates as the handle is turned. Plus it needs to be strong enough to handle the leverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmang Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Good luck ! Vise grip pliers come to mind ! I hadn't thought about that...but seems like the table would get in the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Seems like you could jerry rig something to attach to the existing nub that's left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Bicycle pedal... Drill it for the set screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Just take it off and measure the shaft diameter maybe a pic of the shaft. My guess, one of us has a more current drill press with the same sized shaft. Grizzly, Powermatic or Jet probably has a model with the same shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmang Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Bicycle pedal... Drill it for the set screw. Why didn't I think of that! That is a great idea! Although it would be a bit bulky... Just take it off and measure the shaft diameter maybe a pic of the shaft. My guess, one of us has a more current drill press with the same sized shaft. Grizzly, Powermatic or Jet probably has a model with the same shaft. I will do that tonight and post the result, that is a good idea too! Seems like you could jerry rig something to attach to the existing nub that's left. I agree, I just don't know what, that wouldn't snap or wear out easily... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponderingturtle Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 I see a set screw on the shaft so first take off the rest of the handle and measure up the shaft. There will be handles available for that shaft size say at mcmaster carr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuilderBill Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 http://us.essentracomponents.com/shop/SearchDisplay?pageSize=16&resultCatEntryType=2&searchSource=Q&searchTerm=crank+handle&pageView=detailed&catalogId=10051&facet=parentCatgroup_id_search%253A%252210051_144562%2522&showResultsPage=true&beginIndex=0&langId=-1&storeId=10152&sType=SimpleSearch or http://us.essentracomponents.com/shop/SearchDisplay?pageSize=16&resultCatEntryType=2&searchSource=Q&searchTerm=crank+handle&pageView=detailed&catalogId=10051&facet=parentCatgroup_id_search%253A%252210051_78593%2522&showResultsPage=true&beginIndex=0&langId=-1&storeId=10152&sType=SimpleSearch Look through these and I'm sure you'll find something that will work. You just need to know the shaft diameter and the size of the handle you need. HTH, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmang Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I see a set screw on the shaft so first take off the rest of the handle and measure up the shaft. There will be handles available for that shaft size say at mcmaster carr. Sorry for the dark pictures, I was in a hurry this morning...Hopefully I took the measurements right. Doesn't make much sense to me that the shaft is bigger than the inner diameter of the handle's sleeve...it's also worth noting that the shaft has two parallel flat spots, probably where the set screw grabs? This is the shaft depth This is the inner diameter of the handle sleeve This is the diameter of the shaft This is the depth of the handle's mounting section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmang Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 http://us.essentracomponents.com/shop/SearchDisplay?pageSize=16&resultCatEntryType=2&searchSource=Q&searchTerm=crank+handle&pageView=detailed&catalogId=10051&facet=parentCatgroup_id_search%253A%252210051_144562%2522&showResultsPage=true&beginIndex=0&langId=-1&storeId=10152&sType=SimpleSearch or http://us.essentracomponents.com/shop/SearchDisplay?pageSize=16&resultCatEntryType=2&searchSource=Q&searchTerm=crank+handle&pageView=detailed&catalogId=10051&facet=parentCatgroup_id_search%253A%252210051_78593%2522&showResultsPage=true&beginIndex=0&langId=-1&storeId=10152&sType=SimpleSearch Look through these and I'm sure you'll find something that will work. You just need to know the shaft diameter and the size of the handle you need. HTH, Bill Tank you, I will check into those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponderingturtle Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Sorry for the dark pictures, I was in a hurry this morning...Hopefully I took the measurements right. Doesn't make much sense to me that the shaft is bigger than the inner diameter of the handle's sleeve...it's also worth noting that the shaft has two parallel flat spots, probably where the set screw grabs? IMG_1442.JPG This is the shaft depth IMG_1443.JPG This is the inner diameter of the handle sleeve IMG_1444.JPG This is the diameter of the shaft IMG_1447.JPG This is the depth of the handle's mounting section Tank you, I will check into those! I don't see any metric handles for a round shaft. You have a 12mm round shaft on that and that site seems mostly english not metric. You could get a handle and drill the two holes you need yourself like one of the steel ones here http://www.mcmaster.com/#crank-handles/=wyqmc1 That would be what I would do, but I have access to the machine shop at work. A small piece of aluminum would work as well say 1/2" pr 3/4" and with nice flat sides be easy to do. Also adding a flat side for the to the shaft will let you have the set screw lock onto that and give you more torque with less worry of slippage than having the set screw on the shaft surface. This might be an easier one to work with with wood working tools http://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Straight-Crank-Handle-Each/dp/B002IB34WK/ref=sr_1_62?ie=UTF8&qid=1430327285&sr=8-62&keywords=aluminum+crank+handle This could also work though again you would need to drill out the main bore and drill and tap a hole for the set screw. http://www.grizzly.com/products/Spoked-Handwheel-7-/H3192 And then you have things like this, that may or may not work http://www.grainger.com/product/45T595?cm_sp=HIO-_-HIDP-_-RR_VTV70300505&cm_vc=IDPRRZ13&zoneId=IDPRRZ13 This might be just the thing, or not. http://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/07168131?src=pla&cid=PLA-Google-PLA+-+Test&CS_003=7867724&CS_010=07168131 What you need is pretty easy to make out of readily aviable parts, but it can be a little more difficult making sure that something will work for you with no modification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmang Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I don't see any metric handles for a round shaft. You have a 12mm round shaft on that and that site seems mostly english not metric. You could get a handle and drill the two holes you need yourself like one of the steel ones here http://www.mcmaster.com/#crank-handles/=wyqmc1 That would be what I would do, but I have access to the machine shop at work. A small piece of aluminum would work as well say 1/2" pr 3/4" and with nice flat sides be easy to do. Also adding a flat side for the to the shaft will let you have the set screw lock onto that and give you more torque with less worry of slippage than having the set screw on the shaft surface. This might be an easier one to work with with wood working tools http://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Straight-Crank-Handle-Each/dp/B002IB34WK/ref=sr_1_62?ie=UTF8&qid=1430327285&sr=8-62&keywords=aluminum+crank+handle This could also work though again you would need to drill out the main bore and drill and tap a hole for the set screw. http://www.grizzly.com/products/Spoked-Handwheel-7-/H3192 And then you have things like this, that may or may not work http://www.grainger.com/product/45T595?cm_sp=HIO-_-HIDP-_-RR_VTV70300505&cm_vc=IDPRRZ13&zoneId=IDPRRZ13 This might be just the thing, or not. http://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/07168131?src=pla&cid=PLA-Google-PLA+-+Test&CS_003=7867724&CS_010=07168131 What you need is pretty easy to make out of readily aviable parts, but it can be a little more difficult making sure that something will work for you with no modification. Thank you for all the links! The one from Grainger looks pretty perfect, almost an exact match. Unfortunately they don't list the diameter of the shaft. It's only $12 though I mind as well just try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I checked my Powermatic and my neighbors jet both have 14mm shafts, so no luck there. Maybe call a grizzly retail location see if you can't find someone willing to check some of theirs on the sales floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponderingturtle Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Thank you for all the links! The one from Grainger looks pretty perfect, almost an exact match. Unfortunately they don't list the diameter of the shaft. It's only $12 though I mind as well just try it! Maybe look for a local store there are a few of them around here at least and see if they have one in stock so you could measure it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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