Lost Pup 172 #1 Posted November 26, 2010 Found some nice stock in a pile from a friend and tried my hand at some dashboard bling. Bolts were mostly missing or mismatched from the PO of the 417-8 so as a first time effort on the lathe with a cheap knurling tool I turned these thumbscrews for the dash and shifter and side covers. As a work in progress it seems I am always taking panels on and off as I make repairs. The extra long one goes through a spacer to then to a speed clip on the panel with covers the electric lift actuator on the left side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #2 Posted November 26, 2010 Nice work on the bolts. i had a metal lathe and sold it several years ago. some day i need to get another one, they sure are handy to have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,563 #3 Posted November 26, 2010 Wow, someday we need to talk. I NEVER could get knurling crisp enough. Excellent work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lost Pup 172 #4 Posted November 26, 2010 Nice work on the bolts. i had a metal lathe and sold it several years ago. some day i need to get another one, they sure are handy to have. I have a South Bend 10K Lathe. It has proven its worth over a short period of time. Just about a must have to make parts for the tractor. A Craigslist find of $400. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #5 Posted November 26, 2010 Looks great!I would like to see some in stainless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
