HF Die Grinder Thrust

[Glenn F.]

The output shaft on this good working cheapie HF die grinder has 1/16+ inches of thrust where the extension shaft moves in and out of an internal hex coupler (the black shaft moves in/out from chrome housing) Is this acceptable? It seems I should be able to adjust it out but so far I’ve been unsuccessful. Any suggestions?

Thank you,
Glenn F.

 

[Glenn F.]

The output shaft on this good working cheapie HF die grinder has 1/16+ inches of thrust where the extension shaft moves in and out of an internal hex coupler (the black shaft moves in/out from chrome housing) Is this acceptable? It seems I should be able to adjust it out but so far I’ve been unsuccessful. Any suggestions?

Thank you,
Glenn F.

Correction: More like 1/8” thrust.

 

[UncleTom]

Dont want it to tight. I have had 2 HF freight die grinders for 30 years and they still work great. A straight shaft and an angle head.Use them a lot. I just keep oiling them in the air inlet every time i use them.

 

[Glenn F.]

Dont want it to tight. I have had 2 HF freight die grinders for 30 years and they still work great. A straight shaft and an angle head.Use them a lot. I just keep oiling them in the air inlet every time i use them.

Very good. Thank you, Tom.

Glenn F.

 

[BarnyardEngineering]

Very good. Thank you, Tom.

Glenn F.

Out of curiosity, is it affecting the performance of the die grinder?

 

[Glenn F.]

Out of curiosity, is it affecting the performance of the die grinder?

No