weather protection for Milwaukee drill wincher

[Jim Cate]

Originally Posted by s/v Thea

Screw is

1/4-20 X 1" Socket HD. Screw - L.H. Thread
Part Number: 06-75-3150

Doug

Doug, Thank You very much for that... the LH thread may be a bit of a challenge here in Tassie, but I will give it a try... or perhaps find a distributor who can mail me some to a Poste Restante address. Some will not...


Cheers,

Jim

[mikereed100]

Jim,
I just brought the screw to a local tool supply store and they had a drawer-full of them. Buena Tool in Santa Barbara. If you can't find them in Tassie or online, I'd be happy to pick some up and send them along.
Mike

[Nicholson58]

Originally Posted by s/v Thea

Screw is

1/4-20 X 1" Socket HD. Screw - L.H. Thread
Part Number: 06-75-3150

Doug

McMaster-Carr

Here it is. Use grade 8 steel, 170,000 psi

Inch screws have a Class 3A thread fit.

Black-Oxide Alloy Steel—Screws are made from alloy steel that’s stronger than Grade 8 steel. They have been heat treated for hardness, which results in a dark surface color. They have a minimum Rockwell hardness of C37 and a minimum tensile strength of 170,000 psi. Inch sizes meet ASTM A574.

18-8 Stainless Steel—These screws provide corrosion resistance. They have a minimum Rockwell hardness of B70 and a minimum tensile strength of 70,000 psi.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Lg. Thread
Lg. Each
Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
1/4"-20
1" Full 91670A542 $9.86

[Jim Cate]

Again, thanks to all who have supplied this useful data. Next time we're in Hobart we will have a go at it. If that fails,it's off to some mail order type supplier.

And Mike, thanks for that kind offer. Hopefully there will be a closer source!

Jim

[DotDun]

Originally Posted by Nicholson58

Inner tube is a good idea. If you find one the right size it might even be a stretch over the vents. The usual short bursts of use shouldn't over heat it.

I looked at the Super Cranker adapter that replaces the chuck. I sort-of like it but I'm concerned that the set screw would damage the threads on the chuck mount. As a machine builder, I think that if the threaded end was a tiny bit larger with a saw split, the set screw would be replaced with one or two proper screws and used to clamp around the threaded stud. The screw does not touch the stud. Alternatively, we sometimes use a two-piece clamp collar. In either case, the threaded housing around the stud is clampted tightly over the stud so no movement happens. Release of the clamp makes manual removal easy. I might make one of these.

Drop a small piece of lead between the set screw and the threads. The lead will protect the threads on drill.

[Sandero]

I love my Millie but only use her to winch up the main on a winch under the dodger... essentially not exposing her to rain and spray. I suspect using her in the primaries to trim up wind in heavy conditions would take its toll on the her in short order. I don't do it and trim old style. Millie spends her life down below under the nav seat when she's not raising the main.

[Jim Cate]

G'Day all,

So, Ann got busy and whipped out a cover for the drill. Made from some scrap Sunbrella and a bit of Velcro.

Haven't tried it in anger yet, but I think it will help a lot.

Cheers,

Jim

[Wotname]

Originally Posted by Jim Cate

Again, thanks to all who have supplied this useful data. Next time we're in Hobart we will have a go at it. If that fails,it's off to some mail order type supplier.

And Mike, thanks for that kind offer. Hopefully there will be a closer source!

Jim

Jim, there is a pretty good fastener outlet in Kingston which I go past fairly often so if you like, I could call in and see if they have (or can get) what you need. Its actually the tool hire shop (beside the mower shop) but they stock a reasonable range of fasteners.

Alternatively I could find the phone number for you as I have their details somewhere but don't their business name

Just let me know exactly which screw/bolt you need.

[tartansail]

Originally Posted by Jim Cate

G'Day all,

So, Ann got busy and whipped out a cover for the drill. Made from some scrap Sunbrella and a bit of Velcro.

Haven't tried it in anger yet, but I think it will help a lot.

Cheers,

Jim

Very nice. That was quick work! I look forward to hearing how it works for you.

[Jim Cate]

Originally Posted by mikereed100

We use our in reverse. I managed to break the retaining screw once (we carry lots of spares) but when I put the chuck back on I used Locktite which seems to have solved the problem.

Well, I now have broken my first screw... just like some of you said using it in reverse would do. I'm tracking down some replacements locally and will see if they show up.

Meanwhile, I'd like to know what grade of Loctite you used? And have you tried to remove the chuck since then? I don't anticipate wanting to do so, but ya never know! But the Loctite should indeed help keep the load off the securing screw, and I would prefer to be able to use the drill in reverse. My main use is in furling a big genoa (every time we tack it) and it is a high speed/low load application which begs for using "high" gear on either the primary or secondary winches... ie, reverse on the drill!

Other than the breakage of the bolt I am pleased with the way the drill handles the jobs I've tasked it with.

Cheers,

Jim

[s/v Thea]

Jim,

I used blue loctite without any screw after breaking mine, lasted the rest of summer until I obtained new screws. I still used reverse but carefully. Didn't have any trouble removing chuck with wrench afterwards to extract end of broken screw. When I reassembled with new screw I again used blue loctite and made sure chuck was good and tight. No problems since then.

Doug

[Sandero]

Originally Posted by Jim Cate

G'Day all,

So, Ann got busy and whipped out a cover for the drill. Made from some scrap Sunbrella and a bit of Velcro.

Haven't tried it in anger yet, but I think it will help a lot.

Cheers,

Jim

very cute... this is not going to do boo in a nice heavy rain.

[tartansail]

If you find that you're having to trade off frequently breaking screws or forgo reverse, take a look at the "Super Cranker". By replacing the whole chuck, it creates a very solid connection with no issues in reverse. (No connection with the company, but a happy customer).

[Jim Cate]

Originally Posted by Sandero

very cute... this is not going to do boo in a nice heavy rain.

No, and it won't keep it dry if I drop it overboard, either. I think it will help mitigate the effects of a sudden bit of spray on an otherwise dry day. Remember, I don't HAVE to use this thing if it is raining... have managed without it for the past 11 years and 45000 miles.

Jim

[Jim Cate]

Originally Posted by s/v Thea

Jim,

I used blue loctite without any screw after breaking mine, lasted the rest of summer until I obtained new screws. I still used reverse but carefully. Didn't have any trouble removing chuck with wrench afterwards to extract end of broken screw. When I reassembled with new screw I again used blue loctite and made sure chuck was good and tight. No problems since then.

Doug

Thanks for that. I determined yesterday (thanks, Wotname!)that no fastener vendor in Oz has LH cap screws, so will try to source from Milwaukee. One can use the chuck in forward with no screw installed, and that will work ok for now.

Cheers,

Jim