how to get PID probe though new RCBS lid??

[Walter Laich]

Got one of the lid/shelf combinations from http://www.my2ndright.com/ (http://www.my2ndright.com/)

Works great but here's the problem:

I have my PID probe coming straight down into the lead from my old top.

I plan to drill the top but see two ways to solve the problem

First is drill out a bolt longways head down to start of threads and then bolt this to top. Probe would slide down the hollow bolt and stay put. would use a R/C wheel collar to hold the probe off the bottom. Then just pull out the probe and lift off the top

Second would use a longer bolt on top of unit where it bolts together (there are two). use a short hollow rod as a stand off. drill out a flat alum. bar, one end the diameter of the probe and the other the diameter of the round stand off. This would fit over the stand off so I could rotate it out of the way after removing the probe. this would have an extra step so liking the first one better.

So, where does one find a hollow bolt? I looked at the threaded rod that is used inside lamps--that would work but really too big. Either a smaller rod or hollow bolt is my first choice

Don't have a lathe or this would be a piece of cake (I think)

Ideas from the experts?

walt

[bhn22]

My thermocouple is one of the smaller "button" types, installed in a hole through the bottom of the pot. However, if you really want a drilled bolt, you could make whatever size you want with a bolt, a drill press, and perhaps fifteen minutes of intense concentration.

[alamogunr]

I would like to see the lid but the link doesn't work for me.

[mongoose33]

So, where does one find a hollow bolt? I looked at the threaded rod that is used inside lamps--that would work but really too big. Either a smaller rod or hollow bolt is my first choice

Let me google that for you:

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=hollow+bolt&tbm=shop


Don't have a lathe or this would be a piece of cake (I think)

Ideas from the experts?

walt

I'd probably try to drill one on a drill press.

[ffries61]

What size and length bolt ? and what size hole you want ? I'll make it for you for what the S&H costs to mail it.

Fred

[Walter Laich]

Thanks for the offer Fred.

a 1 or 1 1/2 inch bolt. The diameter of the hole needs to be 7/32 or a bit larger so whatever size bolt would work I leave up to your expertise.

I'll email you my address.

How you would like to be paid? paypal (I know that's not universally loved way, Spanish Doubloons, unruly children?

walt

[Walter Laich]

Here is the artice that shows the lid as well as the shelf. Sorry the other one didn't work



http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?275219-RCBS-Pro-Melt-Upgrades

[Yodogsandman]

Just drill a hole right in the lid. Get a probe with the correct length to reach within 1/2" of the bottom of the pot. Most probes have threads and a nut where they connect to the wire. This should be enough for a little fine depth adjustment, if needed.

Another option, if you really need a threaded piece is to use a universal stripped threads replacement oil pan plug. Something like this...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Automatic-Transmission-Oil-Pan-Drain-Plug-Kit-New-gm-ford-chrysler-gmc-/290756631940?hash=item43b2721d84&vxp=mtr

I'm sure your local car parts place will have these in stock and for a better price, too.