Tuning Lever Tip Repair

[John Musselwhite]

At 06:51 PM 29/02/96 -0700, David wrote:

>The shaft is cut with a tapered pipe thread, which I guess is a bit unusual
>and presented him with a challenge to match.  He was able to remove the
>broken off plug from the tip and to retap the threads on the shank, to the
>glee of my fellow techs.  I asked if he would be willing to do more for
>anybody else who may find themselves in the same boat. He said sure!

I might add that both my old Hale hammers/levers/wrenches are threaded at
both ends of the shaft. I suggest that while he's at it the machinist do
both ends. At least if the head breaks off and you have a spare one you can
be back at work immediately.

The Hales have never failed though, so the the second set of threads are
still "virgin" on both of mine.

                John
John Musselwhite, RPT
Calgary, Alberta Canada
musselj@cadvision.com