[ST] [SA] seeking the loan of a tool

Lisa Hertel lisa at cogitation.org
Sun Dec 23 08:19:35 EST 2007


The Marvelous MERV wrote:
> As some of you know, I was asked to effect repairs to the Art Show Roadcase 
> by replacing the casters.
>
> The slots in the mounting plates of the casters are just too narrow to 
> allow the keyed portion of the carriage bolts to slide up and lock in place 
> like they're supposed to.
>
> The original caster mount plates had the same problems, but the builders 
> were able to file them wider / more open.
>
> The same thing needs to be done with these new casters, but I don't own the 
> right tool.
>
> Does anyone here have a really really SMALL metal file, or a dremel-like 
> tool suitable for grinding metal, and would you be willing to loan it to 
> me?  If so, pickup can be arranged.  I plan to do the work Thursday of con; 
> I'm planning to arrive at the hotel between noon and 2; Art-Show Set-up 
> doesn't start until 6, so that should give me plenty of time.
>
> If you can help, I'd appreciate it very much.
>   

I have a dremel kit. --Lisa Hertel


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