I could do with a pair of those at some point. If anyone has any spare or makes any I
would be interested in a pair.
Regards
Rob
-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk <cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org> On Behalf Of Steve Malikoff via
cctalk
Sent: 24 May 2020 08:24
To: cctalk at
classiccmp.org
Subject: H960 repo stabiliser feet redux
Here's my conclusion to the H960 stabiliser feet thread from a while ago where
I was after measurements of the originals. And thanks for all the help from
cctalk (especially Noel) who supplied dimensions and photos.
I finished these last year but moved on to other projects and hadn't returned to
the list to discuss them, so I am doing that now. I made a pair each for my two
H960's.
The feet consist of welded steel load-bearing frames with a C-profile that fits
snugly onto the H960 base, a lower leg from a shelf bracket and a support strut.
The leg is located by a steel bolt. The bolt has the head machined to a disc, I
was going to turn the taper and machine the slot but I lost the photo of the
original bolt that a listmember had posted so I left them at that. They could do
with nickel electroplating sometime. The frame is super strong, although I have
not physically loaded them to any great extent.
The outer end has a threaded adjustable pad the same size (AFAIK) as the
originals, which are still available. I found some correct size el-cheapo ones at
the hardware store that did the job just fine.
The frame is threaded for the pad post and a nut on the pad then locks the pad
from turning.
The outside aesthetics are taken care of with a 3D printed hollow shell
modelled from the measurements of the original casting. It slides onto the leg
and is secured by the bolt. The shell CAD model still needs some work to get
the fit and front holes right, and a few other things but overall they look fine
and obey the 6 foot rule. A few coats of satin black enamel helps hide the print
layering a bit.
Photo showing the frame (spray finished in silver epoxy primer, what I had at
hand), the other frame inside a shell, and some of the test shells:
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/Stabiliser_feet_01.png
As attached to one of the H960s. (I have yet to do the kick panel, may laser cut
that sometime):
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/Stabiliser_feet_02.png
Steve.