[time-nuts] Hello and HP-5370A question

Jack Hudler jack at hudler.org
Mon Jul 17 13:20:09 EDT 2006


Jose,

After you verified this thing works:

The back cracked support looks like something JBWeld can handle. So do the front
supports even if they break off trying to reposition. JBWeld is incredibly
strong and you'll find it in auto parts stores and some home centers.

If a more rigid support is required drill out the mounting screw hole in the
broken part to the diameter of the hole in the chassis (8-32?) completely
through. Place the broken part back in and clamp in place to the original
location. Get a drill for the appropriate threads, place some tape masking tape
around the drill to center it in the hole previously drilled and drill it.
Tap the threads. Put some JBWeld on it and screw it together. 
Drill press would make this easier.

Another solution is a bit more trouble than it worth IMO; torch in some aluminum
solder. Just be sure to bevel the edges a bit and apply per instructions.
  
BTW: Who ever prepared this for shipping didn't know what they were doing. I
can't believe someone would make so many mistakes!

Jack






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