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Thank you! The model is here for download

https://www.printables.com/model/304846 ... using-clip

Ok rookie question: how would I mount the drill chuck on the end stock? Do I need a specific adapter for it?

I made this cuz I was missing these clips. Let me know if you're interested.

Best way to drill/tap the hole is to remove the shaft from the cam. Now is where two drill chucks comes in handy. Put the shaft in a drill chuck mounted to the quill shaft. Mount a second chuck to the tailstock. Use small pilot drill first then drill out to tap drill size. Drill will be stationary ...

A couple of ideas: I drilled and tapped the speed control shaft for an 8-32 screw; removed the snap ring and installed a screw to pull the shaft and speed control knob tighter to the detent balls (see pic). It works great. If your detent grooves are completely worn out I would get some glass-filled...

It is, so all good. From the other thread about runaway speed, I thought I had to do it the other way around. I'm suffering from the runaway speed issue...beyond 1000rpm, she self throttles to 4600rpm and it's because the grooves that hit those détentes have totally worn out. I am at a crossroads of...

JPG wrote: ↑Tue Oct 25, 2022 12:39 am The 'thin' side faces the expanding face of the cam.

Like this?

JPG wrote: ↑Sun Oct 23, 2022 8:15 pm 3/32" They are a few 0.001 over hole size.

I know I'm supposed to mount the follower on the cam with the "thick" part up but for the life of me, it doesn't like to move. The only way it'll work is with the thin part up.

What am I missing?

Thank you sir!

I measured 1/2" long and 0.11" diameter so probably around 7/64" ?