I have an old procunier tapping head that I got because someone forgot
to oil it. That was about twenty years ago. I repaired it and it ran
fine until about 10 years ago when the cork clutch lining broke loose
from the aluminum center piece. 5 minute epoxy worked to put it back
together. Today it broke loose again. The procunier web site sells a
new clutch assembly for 58 bucks. I just re-glued the cork back on the
center piece. Bet it lasts another 10 years.
ERS

Is it a number 2? I have a box of spare parts. I think there are 2 cones in
it, with the cork still attached.

Paul K. Dickman

"Eric R Snow" wrote in message
...
I have an old procunier tapping head that I got because someone forgot
to oil it. That was about twenty years ago. I repaired it and it ran
fine until about 10 years ago when the cork clutch lining broke loose
from the aluminum center piece. 5 minute epoxy worked to put it back
together. Today it broke loose again. The procunier web site sells a
new clutch assembly for 58 bucks. I just re-glued the cork back on the
center piece. Bet it lasts another 10 years.
ERS

From: Eric R Snow - view profile
Date: Mon, Feb 20 2006 3:26 pm
Email: Eric R Snow
Groups: rec.crafts.metalworking
Not yet ratedRating:
show options


Reply | Reply to Author | Forward | Print | Individual Message | Show
original | Report Abuse | Find messages by this author


I have an old procunier tapping head that I got because someone forgot
to oil it. That was about twenty years ago. I repaired it and it ran
fine until about 10 years ago when the cork clutch lining broke loose
from the aluminum center piece. 5 minute epoxy worked to put it back
together. Today it broke loose again. The procunier web site sells a
new clutch assembly for 58 bucks. I just re-glued the cork back on the
center piece. Bet it lasts another 10 years.
ERS
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
When yopu sue the tapper do you feel like a Snow tapping macjhien?
A Babin & Sons
ISO 90000 comlieant job shiop and bebuilder or machineries and such.
Custom pool cues and covers for wincter leaf control. kj-mMaRT CASHuer
#12 Bristol Conn USA

On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:30:34 -0600, "Paul K. Dickman"
wrote:

Is it a number 2? I have a box of spare parts. I think there are 2 cones in
it, with the cork still attached.

Paul K. Dickman

"Eric R Snow" wrote in message
.. .
I have an old procunier tapping head that I got because someone forgot
to oil it. That was about twenty years ago. I repaired it and it ran
fine until about 10 years ago when the cork clutch lining broke loose
from the aluminum center piece. 5 minute epoxy worked to put it back
together. Today it broke loose again. The procunier web site sells a
new clutch assembly for 58 bucks. I just re-glued the cork back on the
center piece. Bet it lasts another 10 years.
ERS

It's a number 1 Paul. Too bad, the extra cork could come in handy.
Mine has a patent date of 1930 stamped on the brass label. There are
two bent pins in it that retain the pin that holds the clutch on the
shaft. The newer ones use two screws. It looks like, from their web
site drawings, that this is the only change from my ancient one. Good
design.
ERS

Eric R Snow wrote:
I have an old procunier tapping head that I got because someone forgot
to oil it. That was about twenty years ago. I repaired it and it ran
fine until about 10 years ago when the cork clutch lining broke loose
from the aluminum center piece. 5 minute epoxy worked to put it back
together. Today it broke loose again. The procunier web site sells a
new clutch assembly for 58 bucks. I just re-glued the cork back on the
center piece. Bet it lasts another 10 years.
ERS

I suspect if you used a more resilient adhesive, it would last
forever. Maybe something like gasket sealer or contact cement
would be the best.

The problem with mine was some imbecile filled the thing with
WD-40! I got a "CNC" model 15000 head on eBay. It ran real
hot, so I opened it up, and got DOUSED with WD-40 with graphite!
Yuck! I have to clean it out every year or so, when more WD-40
oozes out of wherever it is hiding (maybe in the cork) and the
clutches start slipping again.

Jon