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Default peening to tighten thread

On Thu, 22 Aug 2013 18:54:02 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

On Thursday, August 22, 2013 9:35:34 PM UTC-4, Karl Townsend wrote:
On Thu, 22 Aug 2013 18:25:06 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:



I am finishing up a bench for a Southbend 9B.


The top is strapped at the ends with bar stock


and bolted through with 1/2" - 13 stock.




The last 36" length of rod has a thread on which


the nut runs "loose." There's too much play and I'm


not in a position to take it back.




Can I improve the grip of the nut by slightly peening


the thread on the 12" - 13 stock - at select places gr?




Comments? Suggestions?




Thanks,


- Carl H.




You own a lathe. Make a tight fitting nut.

Karl


Thanks Karl.

- Carl H.


Ayup..Karl is absolutely right

Easy to do

Gunner

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