Gathering pallet install tool.

[Willie X]

Someone asked for the dimensions for this tool a few days back. I couldn't find the old thread so I thought I would make a new thread with the same photo.

The tool is made from a 2" length of 3/16" mild steel. I used a big nail. The hole in the end is 1/16". The clearance slot is made with a .O30" cut-off wheel using any kind of high speed rotary tool. The depth is to within . 025" of the inner hole. It has to be this close on most modern clocks. Both the hole and clearance slot go in about 3/8".

Note, You might as well make a larger one too. Start with the same stock. The only difference is the center hole will be 3/32" and the you may not even need the clearance slot. If needed it won't need to be very deep. This one will fit older/larger movements but you might not use it to much because many older movement have loose GPs.

I can't over emphasize the importance of using very little pressure to seat these disc and always look for scars and dents when you're puting them on a round shaft. These scars need to line up. When lined up the disc will usually drop right into place. Gather on, Willie X

 

[Mike Mall]

Thanks!
I was wondering where you got that tool when you showed it last thread.

 

[Jonas]

That’s a very helpful tip! Thank you.

 

[Jess19721]

Someone asked for the dimensions for this tool a few days back. I couldn't find the old thread so I thought I would make a new thread with the same photo.

The tool is made from a 2" length of 3/16" mild steel. I used a big nail. The hole in the end is 1/16". The clearance slot is made with a .O30" cut-off wheel using any kind of high speed rotary tool. The depth is to within . 025" of the inner hole. It has to be this close on most modern clocks. Both the hole and clearance slot go in about 3/8".

Note, You might as well make a larger one too. Start with the same stock. The only difference is the center hole will be 3/32" and the you may not even need the clearance slot. If needed it won't need to be very deep. This one will fit older/larger movements but you might not use it to much because many older movement have loose GPs.

I can't over emphasize the importance of using very little pressure to seat these disc and always look for scars and dents when you're puting them on a round shaft. These scars need to line up. When lined up the disc will usually drop right into place. Gather on, Willie X

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Thanks Willie, this is sincerely appreciated. Gather on...you kill me.