TW 150 Taperlock

[Gary Prentice]

Why can't they be re-used? I think we've reused one several times on a kwik-chip with no problems.

[Peter]

They are designed to be removed and refitted.

[monkeybusiness]

Yes, but I think some of you may have missed the fact that that one has split in two, hence the initial question...

[aspenarb]

Yes, but I think some of you may have missed the fact that that one has split in two, hence the initial question...

 

Granted this is not ideal but as pointed out if carefully put back and tightened up should be ok. I have never seen a fractured taperlock thats been reused fail. If there was a failure it would be because it was not seated properly so you would need your wits about you.

 

Bob

[Hodge]

I have seated it correctly and I will only use it for a small job on Wednesday and then I will fit the new one, in the past I have always put a new one on. Cheers for the advice.

[Johny Walker]

I have seated it correctly and I will only use it for a small job on Wednesday and then I will fit the new one, in the past I have always put a new one on. Cheers for the advice.

 

hodge

if youve seated it correcttly it wont go anyware, just leave it in place then change it next wk wen you do the bearings again

[Ian C]

hodge

if youve seated it correcttly it wont go anyware, just leave it in place then change it next wk wen you do the bearings again

 

Hahaha .....

[Chippy]

Drill and tap a hole on the crack line loctite the screw in place - nearly as good as new

[Johny Walker]

Drill and tap a hole on the crack line loctite the screw in place - nearly as good as new

 

you shouldnt need to do that , thats why it called a taper lock

[slim reaper]

If the two halves are not in line the locking bolts wont fit . Ive found them split when taking them apart and split the odd one myself by tapping a screwdriver in to release the cone off the shaft ....never had a problem refitting them in two bits!