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Message #10093
To: beam@sgiblab.sgi.com beam@sgiblab.sgi.com
From: William Cox william@characterlink.net
Date: Saturday, 12 February 2000 1:32
Subject: Re: aggravating little pager motors..
>You mean crush it? I don't have a vice, so I've haven't been able to go
that
>way yet. I'm really thinking about getting one though. I got two weights
off
>by filing (ax file) down the smaller side and prying out the shaft. Thanks.
>-William
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Elmo
>To:
>Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2000 6:16 PM
>Subject: Re: aggravating little pager motors..
>
>
>> Guys..... Trust me here....
>>
>> Your spending a lot of time and effort when you dont have to.
>>
>> We all know how hard those weights are. I am impressed that someone has
>actually
>> managed to grind one down. I used a bench grinder on one once and i only
>just
>> scratched it, no actualy metal loss. Use that metals hardness against it.
>In less
>> than three turns of a vice handle you will be free of those pesky
weights!
>>
>> William.....I will put my money where my mouth is. If you try this and
>stuff your
>> motor then let me know and i will replace it! If you do it and it works
>then
>> please let everyone one else know. I think its the best method becuase
its
>_so_
>> quick and safe for the motor.
>>
>>
>> Elmo out
>>
>>
>
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