Drop arm ball removal

[Charles P]

 I’ve currently given up on trying to use my wood lathe with an 8”  swing to lightly skim brake drums. My metal lathe (substantially socially distant) has a meagre 3” even in the gap!

 To stand a chance skimming a brake drum you need a lathe substantial enough to swallow the drum with relative ease. In my book it's not a job to try on an inappropriate or knackered machine. 

Charles

[Tony Press]

As it happened, the draglink endcap came off without the need for compression as there was zero spring pressure on the cups.

Once straightened, I might follow Charles' example with the adjustable endcaps. I'm reluctant to get any of my sash cramps greasy.

Thanks again

John

Goodness - how dirty is your steering gear ?

I don't like any oil or grease on my sash cramps because it always ends up on your work

I use Pipe Cramps/Clamps  (apparently Cramps if for woodworking Clamps for metalwork) with different lengths of waterpipe to suit the job.

With basic Clamps at around A$25 (£12.50) per set you can have one for woodwork one for the car