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New Product: Versa49 (TM) Balltop Replacement Shafts for HAPP 49-Ways

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Minwah:


--- Quote from: Toonces on July 26, 2005, 03:08:19 pm ---Thanks Minwah! That helps a lot. I think they'll work for me.

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Just in case, here's the pic:

Minwah:

Here's the stick installed.  The amount of shaft above non-routed 18mm (3/4") wood is exactly the same as my J-Stiks mounted onto 4mm thick routed wood.  Lucky me  ;D

Minwah:

Here's a *tiny* issue.  I used a 32mm hole for the stick, which is just about right.  I seem to have 1-2mm extra clearance after the stick has reached it's max travel.  As you can see from this pic, on full travel the washer just misses the edge of the hole.  This is both with the 49-way stick washer and the J-stick washer (with bigger hole).

You would certainly lessen the problem by using a slightly smaller hole, but if you want all the sticks travel you can't go much smaller.  I think the hole is small enough to avoid the washer getting caught in the hole however, so there is no gameplay worries...as I said  no biggie.  I'm still stoked at the look of it after that awful Happ handle  ;D

TimmyB:

Definately lube the sleeve embedded in the rubber grommet with some white lithium grease.  I didn't and now my shiny new handle is bound to the sleeve.  Now I have to figure out how to get the sucker out.

RandyT:


--- Quote from: TimmyB on July 30, 2005, 12:00:57 am ---Definately lube the sleeve embedded in the rubber grommet with some white lithium grease.  I didn't and now my shiny new handle is bound to the sleeve.  Now I have to figure out how to get the sucker out.

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Email me.  If worst comes to worst, I can get it out and fit it to the stick for you.

It seems that these grommets are pretty sloppy in their tolerances.  It looks like .313 is nominal, but I have seen them up to .317.  The stock shafts come in at at about .310

.007"  doesn't sound like a lot, but it is in this case.  The Versa49 shafts were made at very close to .314, so some of the grommets may be tight, or even too small.  This can be remedied by removing the amount of material necessary with a power drill and some coarse emery cloth, but not everyone may be as equipped or comfortable in doing this.  For this reason, these replacement shafts will probably become a "by request" item, and we will start selling the 49-ways pre modified with these shafts installed.

Anyone who might be having difficulty should contact me.

Thanks,
RandyT

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