[CW] Fiber Spacer for old 1925 Vibroplex Original

[D.J.J. Ring, Jr.]

Thanks Bob,

Wonders, at least a part is available.

Thanks,
David N1EA

On Sat, Oct 14, 2023, 7:46 PM Bob L. <bobhome at pacbell.net> wrote:

> Steve… McMaster… The source of all good things mechanical!
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> This McMaster part looks like an exact fit…  McMaster part number:
> 91145A151    Details below… but first… Vibroplex part numbers…
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> Vibroplex lists the shoulder washer on their site… Nylon insulator part
> 8035. Machine drawing shows two shoulder washers with one on the top and
> one on the bottom? Each 0.25” or less?
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> Worth asking Steve at Vibroplex? Won’t be the first time a part is listed,
> but no longer available.
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> *Now the McMaster part number:  91145A151*
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> $13.39/100 plus tax and shipping. Ouch! What to do with 99 extra parts?
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> I took measurements off a friend’s 1966 Original and compared the McMaster
> part against the measurements:
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> https://www.mcmaster.com/mvZ/Library/M3/20221202/E56472BA/91145A151_Electrical-Insulating%20Nylon%206-6%20Sleeve%20Washer.PDF
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> I hope some of this helps!
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> 73
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> Bob WO6W
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> *From:* D.J.J. Ring, Jr. [mailto:n1ea at arrl.net]
> *Sent:* Saturday, October 14, 2023 8:40 AM
> *To:* sbjohnston at aol.com; CW Reflector <cw at mailman.qth.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [CW] Fiber Spacer for old 1925 Vibroplex Original
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> That's it.
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> Give WWVH man a steak of his choice on me with one of those fancy
> pineapple drinks with a paper umbrella for the tropical midday deluge.
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> 73
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> On Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 9:38 AM sbjohnston--- via CW <cw at mailman.qth.net>
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> Those are known as "shoulder washers" or "insulating sleeve washers" and I
> see McMaster-Carr has a variety.  Maybe something will fit...
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> https://www.mcmaster.com/products/shoulder-washers/
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> I notice that Amazon has some too in nylon and fiber...
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> https://www.amazon.com/s?k=shoulder+washer+nylon
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> Steve WD8DAS
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