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Title: Custom HW's GTO opener
Post by: customFC on November 08, 2004, 07:08:27 AM
Took to the HW's GTO with the Dremel. Hood and doors are now hinged and can be opened and closed.
(http://photo.starblvd.net/rochellekeira/4-4-4.jpg)
(http://photo.starblvd.net/rochellekeira/4-4-5.jpg)
(http://photo.starblvd.net/rochellekeira/4-5-4.jpg)
(http://photo.starblvd.net/rochellekeira/4-5-5.jpg)
This is the first time I have tried this and learnt alot about hinges and clearances doing it.
Regards
Alex


Title: Re: Custom HW's GTO opener
Post by: customFC on November 12, 2004, 10:42:18 AM
Thought I would show you some work in progress pics for those that may want to try this.
(http://photo.starblvd.net/rochellekeira/4-3-4.jpg)
(http://photo.starblvd.net/rochellekeira/4-3-5.jpg)
Regards
Alex


Title: Re: Custom HW's GTO opener
Post by: Ed on November 12, 2004, 10:06:14 PM
wow..

nice work!

I use a dremel for various small jobs too.. but managed to burnout the variable spped switch.. anybody else encounter this.. done it 2 times now on lightweight jobs.

Cheers

Ed




Title: Re: Custom HW's GTO opener
Post by: customFC on November 13, 2004, 11:59:00 PM
Hey Ed.
Yes I have experienced this. Happened within the first 6mths. Yet to have it fixed. Now have 2 speeds.....off and on.
Regards
Alex