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NickM
Joined: Mar 1, 2005
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Replacing paddles
Original Message Dec 3, 2012 7:18 pm |
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I have an old Noma SS 3.5hp machine, (actually it is my father's machine). It is approx. 20 years old and the rubber paddles are showing some wear. It is not at the point where there is a finger's worth of clearance between the rubber and the machine. The original paddles are riveted in place. Anyone have any experience on removing these? I was wondering what the best removal method is, (oscillating tool, sawzall, drill out heads, etc.?) I see replacement paddles on ebay and at other internet sites and am considering changing them over if it not that big of a deal.
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fleetfoot
Joined: Jan 23, 2011
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Re: Replacing paddles
Reply #1 Dec 3, 2012 7:34 pm |
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I have drilled out the rivets in the past.
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NickM
Joined: Mar 1, 2005
Points: 21
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Re: Replacing paddles
Reply #3 Dec 6, 2012 8:41 pm |
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Thanks for the tips. After the 1st snowfall (if we ever get any!) I will evaluate how well the machine performed and decide on replacements. It sounds like it can be done in an afternoon.
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