‘Bristol Handles’

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19 November 2011 at 20:32 #78168
Sub Mandrel
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These are the screws used for locking gib strips etc. that have a handle which you can release by pulling it – it gives extra leverage even in situations where there isn’t space to turn the handle full circle.

Anyone know where to buy these, or better still does anyone have a good idea for a way to make them?

The ones fitted to my X2 have all lost their splines – they are only white metal as far as I can see.

neil
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19 November 2011 at 20:32 #11851
Sub Mandrel
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19 November 2011 at 20:39 #78169
John Stevenson 1
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Never heard then called that but if you search for ratchet handles or indexable handles you will find loads of hits.

Some here [ blatent commercial post ]

Indexable handles

John S.
19 November 2011 at 20:58 #78170
Clive Hartland
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Look up’ Wix Royd’ they have an enormous catalogue of bits and handles etc.

Clive
19 November 2011 at 21:05 #78171
Michael Gilligan
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Similar handles are used on Manfrotto [and other] tripod heads and similar.

I have no idea how the quality compares but, inevitably, they are more expensive than ARC’s.

http://www.manfrottospares.com/index.php?route=product/search&keyword=ratchet%20handle&category_id=1

MichaelG.
19 November 2011 at 21:14 #78172
AndyB
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What? No Stevenson Handles? (Want a belly laugh emoticon)

Got your blocks on order John.

Andy

Could have had a bit of fun with that title Neil but not here I suspect

Edited By Andy Belcher on 19/11/2011 21:18:07
19 November 2011 at 21:14 #78173
Michael Gilligan
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Clive,

Very useful lead to ‘Wix Royd’ … thanks!
This version, from their list, looks useful for the next “Rolls Royce job”.
http://www.wixroyd.com/en/catalog/standard-parts/knobs-handles-and-handwheels/adjustable-clamping-lever/74380

MichaelG.
19 November 2011 at 21:14 #78174
Gray62
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Similar handles can be had from Axminster Tools not sure how good they are but not had any complaints about any of their products so far.

CB

Edited By Katy Purvis on 01/06/2015 12:17:00
19 November 2011 at 22:51 #78181
Chris Trice
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J&L Industrial also do them. A note to watch for generally is that some are plastic and some are metal. I prefer the metal as some of the cheaper plastic ones have a tendency to strip.
20 November 2011 at 16:12 #78226
Sub Mandrel
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@submandrel
Thanks guys,

I think I remembered the ‘entertaining’ name from an Axminster catalogue many years ago, but the one on their site appears to be plastic.

The ones on the Arc site are aluminium – has anyone got experience of these?

Unfortunately I now have a bigger worry. Seem to have lost both motor and control board on mini lathe due to swarf ingress

Neil
20 November 2011 at 18:54 #78243
alan frost
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Could members please stop using misleading titles for threads. I keep getting excited and it almost always ends in disappointment.
1 November 2019 at 19:28 #435567
geoff walker 1
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@geoffwalker1
Hi All,

I've been searching the internet for Bristol levers for my seig sx2p mill

I need ones with a 4mm male thread. The arc ones are 6mm.

Anyone know any suppliers.

Tried RS, axminster, j and l etc. no luck

Cheers Geoff
1 November 2019 at 19:33 #435568
geoff walker 1
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Got them

Wix Royd supply them

Geoff
1 November 2019 at 19:46 #435571
HOWARDT
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That reminded me of the firm Kipp suppliers and used to be manufacturers do all types of handles for the engineering trades.
1 November 2019 at 20:23 #435581
gary
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@gary44937
the two ronnies sold fork handles or was that four candles
1 November 2019 at 20:23 #435582
gary
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@gary44937
the two ronnies sold fork handles or was that four candles
1 November 2019 at 21:10 #435595
Dalboy
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Posted by geoff walker 1 on 01/11/2019 19:28:42:

Hi All,

I've been searching the internet for Bristol levers for my seig sx2p mill

I need ones with a 4mm male thread. The arc ones are 6mm.

Anyone know any suppliers.

Tried RS, axminster, j and l etc. no luck

Cheers Geoff

Have you tried THESE not used them myself
2 November 2019 at 08:19 #435624
David George 1
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@davidgeorge1
Bonham and Turner have a selection in various materials from abs aluminium and stainless. With many threads with both make and femail so you can screw in studs if you like. http://www.boneham.co.uk they are very near to me so I can collect.

David
2 November 2019 at 08:32 #435625
Michael Briggs
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If you can source a female lever with the required handle length, is is a simple task to make a shaft to convert from a larger thread to M4 and loctite it place. Michael
2 November 2019 at 10:17 #435646
John MC
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Don't forget Ebay, lots on there. What I like about the 'bay for this sort of thing is that the price you see is the price you pay. If postage is to be paid its there, no finding out as you wade through the order process, likewise with VAT.
2 November 2019 at 11:17 #435653
Trevor Drabble 1
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Have previously used Cotel Mouldings of Burnley . Large range of industrial quality products . No connection with the company .
2 November 2019 at 11:42 #435655
Howard Lewis
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Arc Euro Trade used to list them, for M5, M6 and M8 Nut or stud types.

References were: 084 – 013 – 00040, 00050, 00063, for Nut types

084 – 013 – 10041, 10041, 10050, 10063 for Stud types.

But can't find them on the website, under these numbers.

A search on Indexaable Handles brings them up, but a search shows 15 types, as what like spares for SX Milling Machines..

Howard
2 November 2019 at 12:04 #435660
geoff walker 1
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@geoffwalker1
Hi All, thanks for the replies.

Still struggling to find what I want at the right price.

John MC you are quite right about postage and VAT. Dereks link above has the ideal lever for my machine. Two @ £3.60 each is fine but with £9.99 delivery + VAT we have a WOPPING £20.30.

Cotel have a minimum order of £25 + VAT and postage and Bonehams only have M5 with a handle that is too long + VAT and £7 postage.

No M4 on ebay that I can find.

Hey ho, I'll keep trying.

Geoff

Howard, Arc sell the M6 lever for the z axis on the sx2p mill but no 4mm levers for the x and y axis

Edited By geoff walker 1 on 02/11/2019 12:06:38

Edited By geoff walker 1 on 02/11/2019 12:25:43
2 November 2019 at 12:26 #435663
Howard Lewis
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NO, Geoff.

I mentioned what Arc Euro had on offer. Stub Mandrel is looking for replacements for his SX mill, so that would seem to be the place to go.

If you are desperate for M4 handles, how about getting M5 or M6 stud type and stripping them? You can then turn them down to 4mm diameter and cut a M4 thread with a Die. Core diameter of M5 is 4.2mm, so the original thread will be gone.

If you are looking for Nut type, again, go for an oversize type, Make an externally threaded plug and drill and tap it M4.

Engineer comes from the Greek root which means ingenious. The Lord helps them as helps themselves!

Howard
2 November 2019 at 21:54 #435731
Keith Long
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Berger tools and WDS both show extensive ranges of these handles in male and female thread versions in pretty much all sizes from M3 upwards.
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