tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402224.post112222597009112535..comments2024-02-26T12:25:05.614-08:00Comments on The Dart Indoors: Discontent and the Opposible ThumbUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402224.post-1123815412915162792005-08-11T19:56:00.000-07:002005-08-11T19:56:00.000-07:00Hopefully in a few weeks I'll get the results back...Hopefully in a few weeks I'll get the results back from the guy in canada along with permission to post his name and email address on this site! I am looking forward to getting them back.Zeeplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217303030920572083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402224.post-1123716860087410832005-08-10T16:34:00.000-07:002005-08-10T16:34:00.000-07:00I had a similar problem where an aluminum shaft br...I had a similar problem where an aluminum shaft broke inside the barrel. I was able to drill it out using my Dremel.<BR/><BR/>Another suggestion would be to use a cutoff wheel on the Dremel. You could cut a slot on the top and then use a standard screw driver and back it out. All though I don't think this will work. Considering he was tapping the threads that bit will be very snug.<BR/><BR/>You could also try an easy out. A place like Sears, Lowes or Home Depot will have this. I believe they make them that small.<BR/><BR/>If you choose to get that replacement dart made by the guy in Canada be sure to post an image. I would be interested in seeing it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402224.post-1123467717715711772005-08-07T19:21:00.000-07:002005-08-07T19:21:00.000-07:00So, what's his name? I'm interested. Can he make t...So, what's his name? I'm interested. Can he make them so they will accept the new threaded shafts? And was that for one dart, if so, what's he charge for a full set of GT 3 look alikes with fixed point? If the cost is about the same as a regular set of gt3's, I'll buy a set. Maybe we can get a discount on a multi-set order ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402224.post-1123380179428784802005-08-06T19:02:00.000-07:002005-08-06T19:02:00.000-07:00I was turned onto a guy in Canada who was willing ...I was turned onto a guy in Canada who was willing to make the replacement dart for $35. Voks is a good company with good darts. But look to the independent lathe operators for custom stuff!Zeeplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217303030920572083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402224.post-1123353271647397952005-08-06T11:34:00.000-07:002005-08-06T11:34:00.000-07:00I spoke to the folks at Voks about having them mak...I spoke to the folks at Voks about having them make a custom GT3 style dart with a fixed point last year. They said they could do it, but the cost would run between $200 to $300 dollars. I spoke to them at length, they took the time to explain why so much more difficult than a regular dart (due to the taper and very slender rear, complex to setup and difficult to lathe). After talking to them, if I ever pursue it I would get them to do it, they know their stuff. But sure expensive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402224.post-1122291258485759812005-07-25T04:34:00.000-07:002005-07-25T04:34:00.000-07:00That is a good suggestion, but I would have to fin...That is a good suggestion, but I would have to find a bit hard enough to drill into a tap. Taps are especially hard since they are designed to dig threaded holes in other metals! I am going to try soaking it in WD-40 first, and then maybe drilling it.Zeeplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217303030920572083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402224.post-1122281364406447842005-07-25T01:49:00.000-07:002005-07-25T01:49:00.000-07:00I find it hard enough getting a broken stem out of...I find it hard enough getting a broken stem out of the thread if it has snapped off and left little to grip, but a tap sounds a real problem. Could it be drilled out with a really small drill?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com