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E Z turn
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Clam gearbox conversion.
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Feb 19, 2023, 01:17 PM »
Has anyone tried converting a 2023 Clam Gearbox to the first-generation Clam plate ? Looks to me like enlarging the opening for the bearing and drilling new mounting holes and maybe raising the drill mounting vise. Anyone tried it or have ideas. I can get a new gearbox for good price and its got me thinking.
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Re: Clam gearbox conversion.
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Feb 19, 2023, 04:04 PM »
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Feb 20, 2023, 12:37 AM »
I have added a regular/box to a gen one Clam Plate ..just centered it and drilled four holes . You will have to raise the drill stand ...I used a piece of 1" aluminum square stock.
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Feb 20, 2023, 06:02 AM »
Thanks Hardwater. That was my plan. I have used the 1st generation clam plate since it came out. I use a Milwaukee M18 and 8 inch Nils and 6 inch Mora with quick connects to switch back and forth. Long story short the M18 is getting old and so am I. Let you know how it works out.
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Feb 20, 2023, 11:12 AM »
This video gives a rough idea ...the gear box is discontinued after a debacle with the components ...but the idea is the same .
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Feb 26, 2023, 06:25 AM »
I converted to the gear box, and everything went pretty much as you said. Had to adjust the trigger assembly a little but no problems. Tested yesterday on Lake Vermilion. 30 + inches ice. Worked OK.
Thank you Hardwater for the info.
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