My Junk Drawer Parts Gas Check Maker

[brstevns]

Was cleaning out a junk drawer when I came across some stuff I had no idea where it came from. A little light went on.
Had two 3/8 inch .o.d x 3/16 x 11/2 inch spacer washers or bushing a 11/2 v-belt wheel and some time on my hands.
Opened 1 bushing to 243 and left the second as is. Push the one now was now .243 i.d into the pulley wheel that had a 3/8 shaft diameter, maybe 1 inch. Cut a slot in the v-belt wheel above top flang using a hack saw (could have done a better job but it worked) Took a dremel tool with a small cone sharp grinding stone and opened the end of the other bushing so it was just a little sharp . Used this to drop inside and cut the .375 disc , almost perfect for a .243 gas check. Now I find a old rusted piece of rod that measure .230. I have no idea where or how it got into the junk drawer. Was near perfect for pusing the disc thru the bottom bushing. For a better way to remove the top bushing I took a old 3/8 drive rachet added a few o-rings I had laying around, these really wre not needed but did help. Left the bottom bushing hang out and drill a hole into a old board to hold this . keeps maker from moving about while using it. Works Great

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[brstevns]

Oh Well, I thought I did good ?

[Pressman]

If it works and you are satisfied, then you did good.
And congratulations on having a well stocked junk drawer.

[skeettx]

Cheers to you
Well done

[castalott]

I think you did good..in fact I know you did! My dad's motto was, "take what you have and make what you need!"

[brstevns]

Thanks! I just wanted to make one to make up a few checks for .243 when needed. Was somewhat surprised as to how well it worked.
Wanted others to know there is always a way and to give it a try .

[TNsailorman]

That's using the old grey matter. There are a lot of little things we can do when inspiration strikes. Very good job. james

[brstevns]

Thanks, it may not be pretty but works great.

[plus1hdcp]

Thanks, it may not be pretty but works great.

In the end, that is all that matters! Congratulations on making a useful tool which I am sure you will be proud to use.

[RED BEAR]

Hey thats great. It works that's what matters.

[Markopolo]

Wow.... I like this!!!! Seems like maybe you were Alaskan in a previous life???

[Casper29]

I bought two sets of gas check dies from Pat Marlin, all these ideas gives me some ideas to try at a reduced cost.
Thanks

[frkelly74]

Couldn't see the pictures, but it sounds good. Everyones junk drawer is better than mine.