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[All U Get]

Hi all,

Just had our toaster/oven do the spark and smoke routine so I took it home to pull it apart. It was so old that parts aren’t available and new toasters are bigger. We were able to find the smallest available at Bed Bath and Beyond to be a good fit. The mounting bolts for the old toaster were countersunk into a custom wall bracket and plugged so I opted to just add a wood shelf and attach the new toaster to it.

Since the old studs only stick up 1/2 inch I’d either have to extend those or get a barrel bolt. (Those could also be called a mating bolt, sex bolt, Chicago bolt, pile bolt, or post bolt. I even found one called a leather bolt.). Went to the best hardware store in Portland and it took us a little time but we found our steel post bolts. Now to go home and drill and finish my shelf.

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I’ll post more when I finish the job.

 

[Ken Cross]

parts obsolescence is a common worldwide problem. Just imagine electronic components in aircraft. I have known of manufacturers of avionics to buy all the microprocessors of a given type and store them, because they are no longer made and certifying a change is really expensive. Our boats frequently have the same issues because they tend to be kept for a long time.

Ken

 

[pateco]

parts obsolescence is a common worldwide problem. Just imagine electronic components in aircraft. I have known of manufacturers of avionics to buy all the microprocessors of a given type and store them, because they are no longer made and certifying a change is really expensive. Our boats frequently have the same issues because they tend to be kept for a long time.

Ken

Yes, Just like how I am having to buy new primary winches because no one makes the plastic bits for old Barlows anymore.

 

[capta]

Just bought a backup for our circa 2006/7 10" helm chartplotter because the screen changed color, which may indicate a complete failure in the near future. Research left me looking at a new radar and the other networked units if a newer model is used. I'd not have a lot of trouble forking out $3500.00+ for a new plotter, but when that becomes nearly 15 grand to update the whole system, well, somethings just aren't possible.
I know it's taking a chance, but the replacement unit was from an enclosed bridge of a lightly used rich guy's motor yacht. If ours has lasted this long, outside on the binnacle, perhaps we'll get a few years out of the replacement. Time to start salting away the cash for a new electronics package. Ugh.

 

[capta]

Yes, Just like how I am having to buy new primary winches because no one makes the plastic bits for old Barlows anymore.

Did you investigate 3D printers? I have that in mind for the no longer produced bits for our electric Lewmar 65st's, be they plastic or metal. Lewmar even emailed us the designs to have it done!
Its gotta be cheaper than 9g's for a new winch.

 

[pateco]

Did you investigate 3D printers? I have that in mind for the no longer produced bits for our electric Lewmar 65st's, be they plastic or metal. Lewmar even emailed us the designs to have it done!
Its gotta be cheaper than 9g's for a new winch.

I thought about it, but I didn't think 3D plastic would be a good replacement for the entire winch top.

So I ordered some lightly used Harkens off of E-bay

 

[capta]

I thought about it, but I didn't think 3D plastic would be a good replacement for the entire winch top.

It is my understanding that the good 3D print shops can manufacture to your specs. I'm not talking about plastic bits for my 65st's, but things like the alloy bases. All they need is the metal specs and a design and voila, for a hefty fee you've got a part that would cost thousands more to have cast.

 

[agprice22]

Did you see about gluing or heat welding those winch tops? Remove them, glue them, clamp them. It may be sturdy enough.

 

[Mark Maulden]

parts obsolescence is a common worldwide problem. Just imagine electronic components in aircraft. I have known of manufacturers of avionics to buy all the microprocessors of a given type and store them, because they are no longer made and certifying a change is really expensive. Our boats frequently have the same issues because they tend to be kept for a long time.

Ken

And then there is the situation of an electronic house purchasing the dies for a uprocessor and making them for avionics suppliers. Certifying the same part made by someone else is really challenging...

 

[All U Get]

Parts, shelf installed, and secure toaster.

I had another post but it must be on the other side of the cloud.

 

[pateco]

Parts, shelf installed, and secure toaster.

I had another post but it must be on the other side of the cloud.

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I have that same toaster oven at home. I like it .

 

[All U Get]

Less than 1200 watts so the inverter will run it while underway. Good for crispy frog legs or chicken bites.

 

[jmce1587]

Chip. Check out Boaters Resale Shop in Kemah Tex. They have a lot of winch parts. http://boatersresaleshopoftexas.com/

 

[jssailem]

I like the toaster oven. Nice install. When we remodeled the kitchen my wife cooked all our meals with a microwave and a toaster oven. Granted I did have to supplement the meals by taking her out for a month of restaurant dining.
I think I need to look into a toaster/oven on Hadley. I can smell cookies when I get the power plugged into the marina outlet.