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  1. xluben

    Rod Coupler

    I'm really sorry to make another post, but it appears I missed some specs when first glancing over those links. http://www.ruland.com/ps_couplings_rigid_clx.asp In that link they list a model that has a 1/2" side and a 3/8" side. I maybe be able to make that work. I also noticed on this...
  2. xluben

    Rod Coupler

    I am not sure how to edit a post, so unfortunately I have to make another. These seem like they could be suitable: http://www.ruland.com/ps_couplings_rigid_mscx.asp http://www.ruland.com/ps_couplings_rigid_clx.asp If they were available with two different internal diameters.
  3. xluben

    Rod Coupler

    It is a lever. The force will be applied approx. 5" away from this joint (with the center of rotation approx. 2" in the other direction). It will be a few pounds of force, so it will have to be fairly sturdy. I think more surface contact will be necessary than that of the collar-type...
  4. xluben

    Rod Coupler

    I'd like to couple a 14mm solid steel shaft, to a 10mm x 1.5pitch threaded rod. If possibly I'd like to avoid modifying the shafts in any way (threading the smooth one, drilling holes, ect). Also, I would like the coupler to be removable. For the smooth shaft I was thinking of either...

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