Sterlingworth

[Jim Akins]

Jack, be careful straightening the ejector blade. If you break it they are almost impossible to find. The blade and shaft are machined as one piece. I think that I would determine where the misalignment occurs, probably going to be the blade. If so I would assemble both to the gun and use careful force to try correction (light hammer). applying heat carefully might help.

[TARNATION !!!]

Thanks Jim: I have determined it is the shaft. The blades seat correctly. Laying the problem ejector on a true flat surface and shining oblique light from the back, I can see the arc of the warpage. The other ejector shaft shows no arc. I'm of a mind to warm it slightly and squeeze in the vise, using copper jaw covers. Since it is not that much off being straight, I'm hoping that will resolve the issue. I don't think that will over-stress the metal but anyone with experience has a few more days to chime in before I go through gaining experience, which sometimes means learning what not to do ever again.
Cheers,
Jack

Originally Posted by Jack Cronkhite

Thanks Jim: I have determined it is the shaft. The blades seat correctly. Laying the problem ejector on a true flat surface and shining oblique light from the back, I can see the arc of the warpage. The other ejector shaft shows no arc. I'm of a mind to warm it slightly and squeeze in the vise, using copper jaw covers. Since it is not that much off being straight, I'm hoping that will resolve the issue. I don't think that will over-stress the metal but anyone with experience has a few more days to chime in before I go through gaining experience, which sometimes means learning what not to do ever again.
Cheers,
Jack

- Ooops- I didn't realize the shaft, blade and the guide pin were of a piece (AISI 1018?)- yup, moderate heat and copper vise jaws- just don't use the old machine shop Rule of Thumb- "Never force anything, just go to the tool crib and get a larger hammer"-- That's in jest of course- let us know how it works out please, Jack