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    Paul Markey 3
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      #525141
      Paul Markey 3
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        @paulmarkey3

        Hi all,

        I need a bit of help with an Adept no 2 shaper, can anyone who has access to one possibly measure the hole centres on the handle and on the swing link ? Having looked online it would appear that the ram stroke is either 6.250 (lathes.co.uk) or 6.500 (a period advert of the day) the stroke on mine is 5.375 and I wonder if at sometime a new handle or swing link has been made for the shaper or did some Adept no 2's come with 5.375 stroke.

        Thanks in advance , Paul

        #525145
        Ady1
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          @ady1

          Handle holes are 4 inches apart on the original handle

          I'm afraid my machine is buried in the deepest corner behind an incredible amount of useful junk so I can't get at the little link bit on the machine

          GL

          #525146
          Paul Markey 3
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            @paulmarkey3

            Cheers Ady1, just had a quick measure up and the hole centres on the handle are 3 1/8 and on the link arm 2 7/8 so the handle will need replacing at least .

            Paul

            #525165
            not done it yet
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              @notdoneityet

              …. so the handle will need replacing at least .

              Might not. Not seen an adept, but my Alexander had three holes in the handle. Might just need another hole drilling? You might need a much longer handle if you wish to maintain the same mechanical advantage?

              #525179
              Paul Markey 3
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                @paulmarkey3

                I had the same thought Ndiy , I think I saw a picture of a Petite rapid lime hand shaper that had 3 holes in the handle I assume to alter the stroke so I may give that a try .

                Paul

                #525184
                ChrisH
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                  @chrish

                  Paul, my Adept 2 seems different again in that it has two sets of holes:

                  small link arm, holes at 2.75" & 0.8",

                  Operating arm, holes at 4.425" and 3.5"

                  The first holes quoted are the ones in use and give a ram stroke of 6.25".

                  Obviously the second two would give a shorter stroke but not used or measured it.

                  From centre of pivot pin in small link arm to end of the operating arm is 19.75"

                  Hope this helps,

                  Chris

                  PS – just to clarify the 0.8" hole in the small link arm would give an effective link arm length of approx 2", down from approx 2.75" sounds obvious I know but could have been misconstrued!  All measurements are approx,, measured over the pins/bolts etc.

                  Edited By ChrisH on 06/02/2021 11:07:45

                  #525189
                  Howard Lewis
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                    @howardlewis46836

                    Just been out and checked mine.

                    Lever

                    Overall length 24 " Hole centres 3"

                    Link

                    Hole centres 3"

                    HTH

                    Howard

                    #525216
                    Ady1
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                      @ady1

                      I'm pretty sure I put extra holes in my linkage to make life easier for certain jobs

                      You don't always need a full stroke, sometimes a shorter stroke with more torque is easier

                      Edited By Ady1 on 06/02/2021 13:05:19

                      #525223
                      Howard Lewis
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                        @howardlewis46836

                        TYPO ALERT!

                        Lever Hole centres should read 4",

                        NOT3!

                        Sorry!

                        Howard

                        #525258
                        Paul Markey 3
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                          @paulmarkey3

                          Thanks everyone it looks like I need to at the least re-drill the handle for 4 inch centres or there about .

                          Paul

                          #525348
                          Paul Markey 3
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                            @paulmarkey3

                            Re drilled the handle tonight at 4 inch centres and the ram stroke is now 6 1/2 inch thanks everyone yes

                            Paul

                            #525424
                            Howard Lewis
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                              @howardlewis46836

                              Thanks for the update

                              Glad that you now have it sorted.

                              Howard

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