Brent Grooms
10-30-2010, 8:01 PM
Awhile back one of my jet bar clamps tried to commit suicide by jumping off the bench and onto the floor (one of those days when you need at least 4 hands) and the handle was broke. I called Jet and their CS/Tech said they don't sell handles as replacement parts soo....
I need to make one but I am a little concerned with material selection. The picture below shows the riveted end (broken) I have no problem with turning a replacement handle, but the small amount of material around the rivet pin has me a little concerned with longevity.. I have oak, maple, cherry, walnut, bocote and a couple of other south american hardwoods available. Would one be decidedly better than the others? Any suggestions for a ferrule? I don't think I will be able to re-use the factory one after I get the broken piece of plastic out.
I need to make one but I am a little concerned with material selection. The picture below shows the riveted end (broken) I have no problem with turning a replacement handle, but the small amount of material around the rivet pin has me a little concerned with longevity.. I have oak, maple, cherry, walnut, bocote and a couple of other south american hardwoods available. Would one be decidedly better than the others? Any suggestions for a ferrule? I don't think I will be able to re-use the factory one after I get the broken piece of plastic out.