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Gilbert Erector thread sizes
By: CBWho Date: March 28, 2019, 10:27 pm
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I bought a bunch of pulleys cheap (a set of two)... But I need
set screws. Any idea on the thread size?
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Re: Gilbert Erector thread sizes
By: Nick Date: March 28, 2019, 10:43 pm
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Set Screws are part #S11 - 6-32 x 3/16"
From 1933-52 nickel plated steel
From 1951-62 cadmium plated steel
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Re: Gilbert Erector thread sizes
By: Nick Date: March 30, 2019, 10:49 pm
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Chris, you may find this helpful
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N21 Nut
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Re: Gilbert Erector thread sizes
By: CBWho Date: March 31, 2019, 8:48 am
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Thanks a bunch.
The 50s Erectors come with motors and gear boxes. In the cheapo
2 sets I got (only $5 a piece not including shipping) there are
3 gear boxes 2 with motors attached and 1 without. (The without
will become a steam powered gearbox.)
Anyhow from the factory I noticed they used pan head set screws
but they sometimes interfere with the gears. A dum dum design. I
went to the hardware store and got #6 grub screws and it's much
better.
The gear box gears should be beveled for better engaging...
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Re: Gilbert Erector thread sizes
By: CBWho Date: March 31, 2019, 8:52 am
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Nick... From your chart, I have very early 50s sets. ;)
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