In a message dated 23/02/2006 13:22:26 , al_messer@xxxxxxxxx writes: Don, if I were you, I would at least contact the manufacturer and get a quote on what it would take to bring it up to working order. Might only need the magnets replaced. Al Messer --- Donkitson1@xxxxxxx wrote: > Hi, > Thanks for all the responses to the query re > Magnetic Chucks. I must > admit that a lot of it has gone over my head. > I am loathe to dispose of this chuck if it can > be got working again, > other than the fact that it will not hold anything > (it is about as much use aa a > chocolate fireguard) it is in good condition > cosmetically. and at 18 inches > * 6 inches it is quite substantial. > I am assuming that to send it away for repair > to the makers would be > very expensive and that I could possibly pick up a > good working 2nd user one for > less. > I may eventually try to strip it down and just > check, without removing > the innards, that the internal plates are actually > moving when the lever is > operated. > Other than that it would make a good door stop. > Regards > Don > > MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email > to, > modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word > "unsubscribe" in the subject line. > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line. Hi Al, I will do that before I give up on it altogether. I have just had a look at todays prices for a new replacement and we are talking $2250.00. I have emailed Eclipse and asked for an estimate to have it serviced, I await there response. Many thanks Don MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line.