‘Bristol Handles’

[Sub MandrelParticipant @submandrel]

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

[Sub MandrelParticipant @submandrel]

[John Stevenson 1Participant @johnstevenson1]

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.

[Clive HartlandParticipant @clivehartland94829]

Look up’ Wix Royd’ they have an enormous catalogue of bits and handles etc.

 

Clive

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

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.

[AndyBParticipant @andyb47186]

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

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

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.

[Gray62Participant @gray62]

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

[Chris TriceParticipant @christrice43267]

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.

[Sub MandrelParticipant @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

 

 

[alan frostParticipant @alanfrost17805]

Could members please stop using misleading titles for threads. I keep getting excited and it almost always ends in disappointment.

[geoff walker 1Participant @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

[geoff walker 1Participant @geoffwalker1]

Got them

Wix Royd supply them

Geoff

[HOWARDTParticipant @howardt]

That reminded me of the firm Kipp suppliers and used to be manufacturers do all types of handles for the engineering trades.

[garyParticipant @gary44937]

the two ronnies sold fork handles or was that four candles

[garyParticipant @gary44937]

the two ronnies sold fork handles or was that four candles

[DalboyParticipant @dalboy]

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

[David George 1Participant @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

[Michael BriggsParticipant @michaelbriggs82422]

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

[John MCParticipant @johnmc39344]

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.

[Trevor Drabble 1Participant @trevordrabble1]

Have previously used Cotel Mouldings of Burnley . Large range of industrial quality products . No connection with the company .

[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

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

[geoff walker 1Participant @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

[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

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

[Keith LongParticipant @keithlong89920]

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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