*****UPDATE!***** Shoebox Parts List with Links *****UPDATE!*****

[Revoman]

Hello AGN'ers!

UPDATED*****
Did some more work on the Shoebox parts with links spreadsheet. There are only a few now that are not found, I'll keep searching for those few and update again when found


I have been working on an Excel spreadsheet for a long time, trying to duplicate all of the Shoebox parts for replacement when necessary. Not always knowing what the parts are called was a hurdle. I also asked AlanMcD to look over my shoulder on the effort, a good resource!
I believe that I have MOST of the parts included in this latest spreadsheet along with links to the parts (mostly McMaster-Carr).
However, there are as most know, several custom parts that only Mr. Kaye knows about procuring them.
So, I am suggesting that perhaps Mr. Kaye, from previous posts, can possibly procure those custom parts on a somewhat limited basis by adding them to a run of parts for OCO Labs when appropriate. Zack at OCO has pretty-much confirmed this possibility in past correspondence.
The spreadsheet is attached, and I am hopeful that it makes sense and is available to you should you need at least some of the parts listed....it's shocking how many parts are actually needed to manufacture these little gems!

Mike

View attachment SB Test.xls

 

[Franklink]

Awesome resource Mike!

Lots of work to put that together.

 

[kahu]

Very nice... I was just starting some basic notes in that direction! Thanks!!! 8^)

 

[krrtlr1]

Fantastic report. Thank you for sharing.

I have one that I have developed a leak on the steel tubing to goes from the block to the upper 1/4" cylinder. Are those able to still be bought or are we down to making them?

Thanks again - Tracy

 

[Revoman]

krrtlr1/Tracy --=--
Contact Zack at OCO Labs, they can make the 'newer' ones that use O-Rings that last a long time, especially removing/re-installing.
A little costly at around $30 per piece, but I have NOT been able to find the fittings that are used (dang it!).
You will need to give fairly exact tubing dimensions as the ferrules are pressed-on, not threaded, with a specialized tool.
I made a small drawing with dimensions and the radius of the 'U' bend included in real size and emailed it with my request to Zack. While the radii and long leg were the same the short legs were slightly different with the rear one being about .125" longer.
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mike

 

[High-Bar]

Very helpful. Thank you for sharing.

 

[krrtlr1]

Revoman, thank you so much for the post. I will drop Zack a line about getting a new one.

I did go and buy a GX-CS4 this week. Will likely fix the shoebox as a backup, just in case. It ran flawless for so long with only o-ring changes.

Thank you again!

 

[Fly]

wow that is great! That is what this form is all about. People helping people, thank you for taking your time &
work, then sharing the info, our freind!

 

[Revoman]

Fly --=--
You are correct! It IS all about sharing knowledge with the rest of the community.
I am happy to do so and might expect that someone will help me when I need it at some point.

mike

 

[AirRanger]

Also if your Shoebox starts making a high pitched noise it’s probably the connecting rod, the bearings can become oval thus making a squeaky sound.

 

[Revoman]

AirRanger --=--
Def been there done that.
Although, I watch them closely, so they don't get bad anymore, I have extra parts for the bushings and the arms.
Good tip none the less!

mike

 

[rhobbs]

Hello AGN'ers!

I have been working on an Excel spreadsheet for a long time, trying to duplicate all of the Shoebox parts for replacement when necessary. Not always knowing what the parts are called was a hurdle. I also asked AlanMcD to look over my shoulder on the effort, a good resource!
I believe that I have MOST of the parts included in this latest spreadsheet along with links to the parts (mostly McMaster-Carr).
However, there are as most know, several custom parts that only Mr. Kaye knows about procuring them.
So, I am suggesting that perhaps Mr. Kaye, from previous posts, can possibly procure those custom parts on a somewhat limited basis by adding them to a run of parts for OCO Labs when appropriate. Zack at OCO has pretty-much confirmed this possibility in past correspondence.
The spreadsheet is attached, and I am hopeful that it makes sense and is available to you should you need at least some of the parts listed....it's shocking how many parts are actually needed to manufacture these little gems!

Mike

View attachment 474420

Thanks!

 

[Revoman]

Absolutely!

mike

 

[Revoman]

Shoebox spreadsheet has been updated in POST #1.

mike

 

[Ezana4CE]

Outstanding work Mike!!