tarantulae
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Thor Wringer Washer
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tarantulae
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Last parts reassembled. We had thunderstorms all day today so I didn't do any laundry outside. Probably a test run tomorrow!
bradross
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Looks like a job well done!
Glad to hear/see that the machine is back together and usable! Hope you'll post a video of the agitator action washing a load!
Glad to hear/see that the machine is back together and usable! Hope you'll post a video of the agitator action washing a load!
tarantulae
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Well, bad news, the wringer roll broke free of the glue again. Any ideas of a glue that might be able to hold up to it? Maybe gorrila glue?
JB weld?
Maybe?
Maybe?
tarantulae
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JB weld is what I tried first. I think it was too stiff and broke immediately with the torque required to turn the roll.
I ordered some PC7 epoxy off amazon. Should get it thursday. Good for gap fill and is thick enough to stay where you put it. Hopefully it will hold up to the task. Once cured is waterproof too. So that should keep it in place.
I ordered some PC7 epoxy off amazon. Should get it thursday. Good for gap fill and is thick enough to stay where you put it. Hopefully it will hold up to the task. Once cured is waterproof too. So that should keep it in place.
bradross
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E6000 adhesive ...
remains slightly flexible when it is cured - recommended for parts that are exposed to vibration. It's worth a try. Otherwise, I guess you'll have to source new wringer rolls. Keep us posted!
remains slightly flexible when it is cured - recommended for parts that are exposed to vibration. It's worth a try. Otherwise, I guess you'll have to source new wringer rolls. Keep us posted!
tarantulae
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My other thought is to try replacing the axle with new rolled stock. I'd just need to notch the end to fit into the drive portion and cut to the right length. Part of why its so hard to glue my roll on is because of how much of the axle has rusted away.
tarantulae
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Last update. PC7 did the trick. It was thick enough I could cover the axle in it and then put the roll back on. So far 1 load later and its holding tight. JB weld probably was strong enough but was too runny to stay in place. PC7 is like a thick paste that stays where you put it.
I'll see if I can get an agitator video for you guys next load I go to do.
Anyone want a mostly broken maytag wringer? Or should I just scrap it?
I'll see if I can get an agitator video for you guys next load I go to do.
Anyone want a mostly broken maytag wringer? Or should I just scrap it?
tarantulae
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Brad,
Sorry its been some time. PC7 has held strong and multiple washes including towels, jeans and thick clothing items and no problems with my wringer. Hurray!
Here is a quick video of it agitating (empty, since I imagine most people here don't want to see a load of dirty diapers).
Sorry its been some time. PC7 has held strong and multiple washes including towels, jeans and thick clothing items and no problems with my wringer. Hurray!
Here is a quick video of it agitating (empty, since I imagine most people here don't want to see a load of dirty diapers).
bradross
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Thanks for posting the vid!
I also left comments on your YouTube page.
I also left comments on your YouTube page.
