Trunnion installation

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Bruce
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Trunnion installation

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I just got my trunnions back from Shopsmith. The rear one had the mounting holes drilled at 3/8 inch rather than 1/2 inch. Thanks, Nick, for pointing out my problem. I am ready to put it all back together. It doesn't seem that there was any lubricant on the trunnion mounting pins, but I thought I'd ask if anyone knows if they should be lubricated with something like a dry graphite or TopCote.

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When pieces like this table and mounting bolts are dissimilar metals, I make it a habit to put a small amount of AntiSeize compound on threads. It's the silver stuff you put your car brakes together with. It's a bit messy, so have a paper towel handy. It really can help you out, especially years from now.

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Doc,
Thanks for the info, but I was actually referring to the pins that the trunnions pivot on, not the mounting bolts.

Bruce
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