david robertson Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Yes, I know they're about as common as hens' teeth, but is there anyone out there with a spare Wheatstone slide valve lever (like the one pictured) that they would be willing to sell? Or failing that, any other similar lever that could be adapted to the purpose? This is the second Wheatstone to pass through my hands in the last fortnight where the lever has been missing. I think you'd have to try quite hard to break one, so I wonder where they go? Anyway, if you think you can help, please drop me a PM, and earn my undying gratitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmiller Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Sorry, I can't help, but if you break down and have some fabricated, please put me down for a pair. I can't help but think mine are living on borrowed time. In fact, I suspect the demand for them would surprise you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Crossland Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 If anyone has a scaled drawing or some dimensions, I could get some lasercut?? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.elliott Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I will see what I can find from an old broken one, what file format can you use? .dxf?? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david robertson Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 Many thanks to all those who made generous offers and gave helpful advice, but I have now made one, with the aid of my trusty scrollsaw. I used brass sheet for the pivot post, and 1mm nickel silver sheet for the lever. The pivot is a piece of 3mm brass tube (I use it for lining damaged end-bolt holes),slightly flared at both ends, and filed flush. I wouldn't claim that it's indistinguishable from the original, but it does the job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Crossland Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I will see what I can find from an old broken one, what file format can you use? .dxf?? Dave .dxf or .dwg would be fine - thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.elliott Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I will see what can be done. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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