[sdiy] Cutting rotary encoder shafts??

[Tim Parkhurst]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Glen [mailto:mclilith at charter.net]
> Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 12:02 PM
> To: Bret Truchan; synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] Cutting rotary encoder shafts??
> 
> 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

DUDE! ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN USING A DREMEL TOOL!!!
A shattered abrasive disk spinning a few thousand RPM will bury itself very
deep into your eyes. This is NOT a risk worth taking! I'd recommend a good
pair of shop glasses, or even better, a full face shield (transparent, flips
down, etc etc). Yes, these will cost a few bucks, but how much is your
eyesight worth? 

I wear eye protection when using ANY cutting tool (even a hacksaw), but I
would very highly recommend it when using any motorized tool (especially
drills), and I would all but beg you to use it when using a high-RPM tool
like a Dremel.


Tim (got both eyes and plans to keep them) Servo
 

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