Rise & Fall Indicators

Bill Vining

Bill Vining

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Hi Folks-

I have a limited number of the Rise and Fall indicators for sale. They are available through my web site. These are a must have for slip joint makers.
http://bkgtools.medawebs.com

* CNC milled from .375 6061 T1 Aircraft Grade Aluminum Plate.
* Sliding Stainless Steel pin plate to adjust for almost any size slip joint.
* Dial Indicator with .500 throw and .001 precision
* Made for 3/32 pivots and spring pins.
* No tools required
* Instructions included
* Dimensions: 4 x 8 x .325
* Dimensions: 6 1/2 x 8 x .325 with Dial

$137.50 each


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Any chance of one with an interchangeable insert for different size pins / pivots (1/8", 3/16"). Either way, I'll be ordering one when I get back to the states!
 
Oh man I just did the milling for one of those last weekend after seeing them in the slipjoint build off. All I have to do is drill the holes for the pivot and spring and mine will be finished.

Just shows how much of a good idea I think they are.

Alistair
 
TekSec said:
Any chance of one with an interchangeable insert for different size pins / pivots (1/8", 3/16"). Either way, I'll be ordering one when I get back to the states!
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Right now they are made for 3/32 only. I may add multi size pins in the future.

Bill
 
I just recievied my R/F Indicator from Bill. It is one SWEET tool ! I have had one in my head and started drawing one out when I saw this one and bought it, and I'm glad I did ! Bill thought of it all :thumbup:


Thanks Bill !




Jeremy
 
L6steel said:
Pardon an old has been for buttin in but how does this thing work?
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These fixtures are used to aid in making sure the folder back spring is flush in the open and closed positions. (half stops too!) Primarily made for slip joint makers but they work for Lock Back's as well.

As shown in the photo, the spring and blade are mounted on pins on the fixture in the open position. The dial indicator is zeroed out. The blade is then rotated to the half stop or closed position. The dial indicator will show you how much material needs to be removed from the back or bottom of the tang to insure the spring lies in the same position whether open, half stop or closed.

This eliminates the need for repeated assembly and fitting. It's all done on the fixture.

There is a link on my web site to the complete instructions on it's use.
http://bkgtools.medawebs.com


Bill
 
Bill,

I don't think I'm going to modify the original design but what I can do is make a few bushings that will for over the 3/32 pin. These will accommodate 1/8, 3/16ths and 1/4" pivots.
 
Bill Vining said:
Bill,

I don't think I'm going to modify the original design but what I can do is make a few bushings that will for over the 3/32 pin. These will accommodate 1/8, 3/16ths and 1/4" pivots.
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Cool!!! That's what I was kind of thinking would work. Will you be offering the bushings at a "retrofit kit" (for a charge of course) if you've already purchased the main unit?
 
Bill, I would like to get a rise and fall Indicator from you, I would like a couple of bushings for it. One in 1/8 and one in 3/16, let me know what to pay for the extra bushings. Thanks, Bill
 
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I am going to be sleeve kits that will slide over the 3/32 standard size pins in the fixture. Each set will include 1/8, 3/16ths, and 1/4" sleeves. They will be around $10 per set and will be available next week. I will post here when they are completed. I will also update my site.
 
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