I did a little experimenting with a scrap driveshaft from a Gale, to
see how hard it would be to flip the JW’s driveshaft “end for end”
to have a good surface for the driveshaft seal.
With the DRO and edge finder, locating the exact spot to drill
was no problem at all. I drilled an 1/8″ hole with a center drill,
but I need an 1/8″ endmill to make a “flat bottom” hole the correct
depth for the impeller drive pin. Said end mill on order.
The other item of concern is a new o-ring groove on the driveshaft,
where it goes into the power head. I didn’t think a parting blade would
be the best weapon to use on an interrupted cut in the splines, on a hard shaft,
so I made a holder today for my Dremel to mount in the lathe tool
post. I installed a little “cut-off” wheel in the Dremel and it appears
it will make an o-ring groove if one feeds “slow and easy”.
Brother in law said to “go for it”. If it turns out okay, I’ll report back,
otherwise, forget you ever read this!
Prepare to be boarded!