My BIL needs some special parts made, and I'd like to help him out.

He has lights on his dune buggy that are mounted with a threaded rod through
a round base. The base is flat, but when the light is mounted to the roof,
the roof is slanted, so the lights shine down too close in front of the
buggy.

I need to find a piece of solid round aluminum or hard plastic or nylon that
I can drill a hole through the center, then slice off portions with one side
at ninety degrees, and the other at the proper angle to make it a tapered
spacer to bring up the light beam. Anyone got a piece of solid nylon stock
1 1/4" diameter, or aluminum the same diameter, or can tell me where I can
purchase such a small amount? Round would be nice, but I could also do it
with a piece of square.

There are three lights, and it would take three inches at max, but would
like a larger piece to be able to hold it in the band saw to cut the angles.

TIA

Steve

SteveB wrote:

My BIL needs some special parts made, and I'd like to help him out.

He has lights on his dune buggy that are mounted with a threaded rod through
a round base. The base is flat, but when the light is mounted to the roof,
the roof is slanted, so the lights shine down too close in front of the
buggy.

I need to find a piece of solid round aluminum or hard plastic or nylon that
I can drill a hole through the center, then slice off portions with one side
at ninety degrees, and the other at the proper angle to make it a tapered
spacer to bring up the light beam. Anyone got a piece of solid nylon stock
1 1/4" diameter, or aluminum the same diameter, or can tell me where I can
purchase such a small amount? Round would be nice, but I could also do it
with a piece of square.

There are three lights, and it would take three inches at max, but would
like a larger piece to be able to hold it in the band saw to cut the angles.

TIA

Steve

Do you know the angle and center hole diameter? I've got some assorted
stock and could probably make a few wedges and drop them in the mail.
I'd also think you could probably get away with a piece of Sch80 PVC
pipe from Depot/Lowe's from the irrigation sprinkler area.

McMaster has 1" and 1-1/4" Delrin for $5 and $7 a foot. Sold per foot, 1
foot minimum.

SteveB wrote:
My BIL needs some special parts made, and I'd like to help him out.

He has lights on his dune buggy that are mounted with a threaded rod through
a round base. The base is flat, but when the light is mounted to the roof,
the roof is slanted, so the lights shine down too close in front of the
buggy.

I need to find a piece of solid round aluminum or hard plastic or nylon that
I can drill a hole through the center, then slice off portions with one side
at ninety degrees, and the other at the proper angle to make it a tapered
spacer to bring up the light beam. Anyone got a piece of solid nylon stock
1 1/4" diameter, or aluminum the same diameter, or can tell me where I can
purchase such a small amount? Round would be nice, but I could also do it
with a piece of square.

There are three lights, and it would take three inches at max, but would
like a larger piece to be able to hold it in the band saw to cut the angles.

TIA

Steve

In article , SteveB
wrote:

My BIL needs some special parts made, and I'd like to help him out.

He has lights on his dune buggy that are mounted with a threaded rod through
a round base. The base is flat, but when the light is mounted to the roof,
the roof is slanted, so the lights shine down too close in front of the
buggy.

I need to find a piece of solid round aluminum or hard plastic or nylon that
I can drill a hole through the center, then slice off portions with one side
at ninety degrees, and the other at the proper angle to make it a tapered
spacer to bring up the light beam. Anyone got a piece of solid nylon stock
1 1/4" diameter, or aluminum the same diameter, or can tell me where I can
purchase such a small amount? Round would be nice, but I could also do it
with a piece of square.

There are three lights, and it would take three inches at max, but would
like a larger piece to be able to hold it in the band saw to cut the angles.

TIA

Steve



Nylon cutting board, like for slicing cheese. Wal-Mart. $3.

-Frank

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SteveB wrote:

The hole would be drilled on center. Imagine taking a 1 1/2" long piece of
1 1/4" diameter, drilling a hole longitudinally through the center, then
slicing it at the proper angle to get two exactly matching pieces. One end
flat, the other cut at an angle. That's all I need. Be willing to pay for
them, too. I can e mail pics of the lights, and you'll see how easy this
part I want is.

Steve

Er, I understand the part, it's a simple tapered washer, the question is
the exact dimensions.



"Pete C." wrote in message
ster.com...

SteveB wrote:

My BIL needs some special parts made, and I'd like to help him out.

He has lights on his dune buggy that are mounted with a threaded rod
through
a round base. The base is flat, but when the light is mounted to the
roof,
the roof is slanted, so the lights shine down too close in front of the
buggy.

I need to find a piece of solid round aluminum or hard plastic or nylon
that
I can drill a hole through the center, then slice off portions with one
side
at ninety degrees, and the other at the proper angle to make it a tapered
spacer to bring up the light beam. Anyone got a piece of solid nylon
stock
1 1/4" diameter, or aluminum the same diameter, or can tell me where I
can
purchase such a small amount? Round would be nice, but I could also do
it
with a piece of square.

There are three lights, and it would take three inches at max, but would
like a larger piece to be able to hold it in the band saw to cut the
angles.

TIA

Steve

Do you know the angle and center hole diameter? I've got some assorted
stock and could probably make a few wedges and drop them in the mail.
I'd also think you could probably get away with a piece of Sch80 PVC
pipe from Depot/Lowe's from the irrigation sprinkler area.

My guess from looking at it would be 1 1/4" diameter with the center hole
3/8". The thickness would be less than one inch on the high side.

Steve

"Pete C." wrote in message
ster.com...

SteveB wrote:

The hole would be drilled on center. Imagine taking a 1 1/2" long piece
of
1 1/4" diameter, drilling a hole longitudinally through the center, then
slicing it at the proper angle to get two exactly matching pieces. One
end
flat, the other cut at an angle. That's all I need. Be willing to pay
for
them, too. I can e mail pics of the lights, and you'll see how easy this
part I want is.

Steve

Er, I understand the part, it's a simple tapered washer, the question is
the exact dimensions.



"Pete C." wrote in message
ster.com...

SteveB wrote:

My BIL needs some special parts made, and I'd like to help him out.

He has lights on his dune buggy that are mounted with a threaded rod
through
a round base. The base is flat, but when the light is mounted to the
roof,
the roof is slanted, so the lights shine down too close in front of
the
buggy.

I need to find a piece of solid round aluminum or hard plastic or
nylon
that
I can drill a hole through the center, then slice off portions with
one
side
at ninety degrees, and the other at the proper angle to make it a
tapered
spacer to bring up the light beam. Anyone got a piece of solid nylon
stock
1 1/4" diameter, or aluminum the same diameter, or can tell me where I
can
purchase such a small amount? Round would be nice, but I could also
do
it
with a piece of square.

There are three lights, and it would take three inches at max, but
would
like a larger piece to be able to hold it in the band saw to cut the
angles.

TIA

Steve

Do you know the angle and center hole diameter? I've got some assorted
stock and could probably make a few wedges and drop them in the mail.
I'd also think you could probably get away with a piece of Sch80 PVC
pipe from Depot/Lowe's from the irrigation sprinkler area.

"SteveB" wrote in message
...
My BIL needs some special parts made, and I'd like to help him out.

He has lights on his dune buggy that are mounted with a threaded rod
through a round base. The base is flat, but when the light is mounted to
the roof, the roof is slanted, so the lights shine down too close in front
of the buggy.

I need to find a piece of solid round aluminum or hard plastic or nylon
that I can drill a hole through the center, then slice off portions with
one side at ninety degrees, and the other at the proper angle to make it a
tapered spacer to bring up the light beam. Anyone got a piece of solid
nylon stock 1 1/4" diameter, or aluminum the same diameter, or can tell me
where I can purchase such a small amount? Round would be nice, but I
could also do it with a piece of square.

There are three lights, and it would take three inches at max, but would
like a larger piece to be able to hold it in the band saw to cut the
angles.


Check with McMaster-Carr or likewise. Ball washer sets can be purchased for
tie down on mill tables. Just set the desired angle and tighten the stud.

On Mar 24, 1:25*am, "Tim" #__#@__.- wrote:

Check with McMaster-Carr or likewise. Ball washer sets can be purchased for
tie down on mill tables. Just set the desired angle and tighten the stud.

You can also buy tapered washers used when bolting things to I
beams. They are steel so would have to be painted. You also might
have to use two to get more angle.

Dan

On Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:04:53 -0700, Frank Warner
wrote:

In article , SteveB
wrote:

My BIL needs some special parts made, and I'd like to help him out.

He has lights on his dune buggy that are mounted with a threaded rod through
a round base. The base is flat, but when the light is mounted to the roof,
the roof is slanted, so the lights shine down too close in front of the
buggy.

I need to find a piece of solid round aluminum or hard plastic or nylon that
I can drill a hole through the center, then slice off portions with one side
at ninety degrees, and the other at the proper angle to make it a tapered
spacer to bring up the light beam. Anyone got a piece of solid nylon stock
1 1/4" diameter, or aluminum the same diameter, or can tell me where I can
purchase such a small amount? Round would be nice, but I could also do it
with a piece of square.

There are three lights, and it would take three inches at max, but would
like a larger piece to be able to hold it in the band saw to cut the angles.

TIA

Steve



Nylon cutting board, like for slicing cheese. Wal-Mart. $3.

-Frank
Go buy some tapered alignment shims.(generally steel)
Or go to your local Metal Supermarket of fabricator and ask for some
drop-offs. Usually get them for just over scrap price - and sometimes
even free. Use flat bar stock and slice it across corner, or aluminum
or plastic rounds or square stock. Cut to the angle you need, then
chop off square. Repeat as often as necessary. Square is easier to
handle than round on the saw, as well as on the belt sander (for fine
tuning)

I've got some in my garage up here in Waterloo Ontario, but would cost
more to send to you than they are worth, even if you are as close as
Toronto.