Where do I go for replacement parts for 2010 patriot?

[SJgunguy24]

I need to replace the nuts for the acme screw on the X axis. I called the manufacturer and never got a return call. I work as a gunsmith for a small shop and this machine being down is killing the bottom line. I've measured and checked but these seem to be an odd ball size and nothing I've looked up will jive with the parts I have on the machine.
Where would I go to overnight the parts since I got no reply from the manufacturer?
Thanks for the help.
Mike

[gmfoster]

Call them again. Unless something has happened to Jt he will be there from time to time...

[smallblock]

Originally Posted by gmfoster Call them again. Unless something has happened to Jt he will be there from time to time...

One of the best things about the Shoptask company is that you are dealing with the same guy who started it 30 years ago. I think JT has changed to flexible hours, as sometimes he has his recorder on during the weekdays, but is there on weekends. Try him again and be sure you leave more than just a phone # or name. Also send him an e-mail
shoptask@shoptask.com
He keeps a good supply of spares for all the old and new machines.

[flyinchips]

I have always had good service from Shoptask. I'm surprised you did not get a return call. I have, occasionally gotten garbled phone numbers on my answering machine. Perhaps your message was garbled on his? Give another try.

[Tapered_Gib]

Originally Posted by SJgunguy24 I need to replace the nuts for the acme screw on the X axis. I called the manufacturer and never got a return call. I work as a gunsmith for a small shop and this machine being down is killing the bottom line. I've measured and checked but these seem to be an odd ball size and nothing I've looked up will jive with the parts I have on the machine. Where would I go to overnight the parts since I got no reply from the manufacturer? Thanks for the help. Mike

Hi,

Of course you will need access to another lathe. You can single point tool that thread. Just copy the thread form to your thread cutting bit. You will need a HSS square shank blank, a grinder and grinding wheel, dipping water trough, protractor and loop, metric thread tool to determine its pitch. It is most likely metric thread form. Thread gearing to do metric pitch. It is doable. Actually, this is stuff one does at apprenticeship, but it seems the USA has forgotten how to train its workforce.

Failing that for a few bucks, a jobbing shop can do it.

Yep, in business? Your machine needs a dependable supplier you can count on.

[Tapered_Gib]

Originally Posted by smallblock One of the best things about the Shoptask company is that you are dealing with the same guy who started it 30 years ago. I think JT has changed to flexible hours, as sometimes he has his recorder on during the weekdays, but is there on weekends. Try him again and be sure you leave more than just a phone # or name. Also send him an e-mail shoptask@shoptask.com He keeps a good supply of spares for all the old and new machines.

That has not been my experience.

[digitalmdi]

Originally Posted by SJgunguy24 I need to replace the nuts for the acme screw on the X axis. I called the manufacturer and never got a return call. I work as a gunsmith for a small shop and this machine being down is killing the bottom line. I've measured and checked but these seem to be an odd ball size and nothing I've looked up will jive with the parts I have on the machine. Where would I go to overnight the parts since I got no reply from the manufacturer? Thanks for the help. Mike

I just replaced the nuts on my X axis- called Shoptask and had them in 2 days.