[sdiy] Cutting rotary encoder shafts??

[Glen]

At 02:39 PM 6/4/04 , Bret Truchan wrote:

>It's a great encoder, but the shaft length is too long and looks downright 
>ugly with a knob on it.  Is it possible or practical to cut the shaft down 
>using some widgety-do gizmo saw?  (Hacksaw maybe?)

If the shaft is a solid metal or nylon shaft, like that of many
potentiometers, I don't see why not. I've sawed many pot shafts in the
past. Dremel tools are much quicker, but make me just a little bit nervous.
I'm always concerned that the abrasive disk will get caught in a bind, and
shatter into my eyes and face.  ;)

later,
Glen
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