Tom wrote:
> Jeff Guilford wrote:
>
> > Does anyone know how to "balance" this type of mechanism? I assume this
> > means that I have to increase the load (or pre-load?) on the springs, but
> > how do I do this--without endangering life, limb, and sanity? And, how do
> > you ensure that the two springs have approximately equal tension?
>
> Doing this involves tightening the springs as you say,however as you have
>also apparently figured
> out,it can be very dangerous!! If you are not absolutely sure how to do it i
>would seriously
> consider hiring (ARRRGh what am I saying!!) a professional.
>
> > One final note: I've had my eye on a drill press for awhile. Anyone have
> > any good ideas on how to convince my wife that I can't install the garage
> > door opener without benefit of this indispensable tool? ;^)
>
> This is one of those places you have to be particularly devious.I would
>suggest volunteering to do
> some project for her that would be easier if you had a drill press,then
>blatantly screw it up. Now
> kindly explain to her that you could have done a much better job if you would
>have had a drill
> press,it may take a couple of attempts,but eventually she'll get the point.
I will second this strategy. However, in the case of my wife (gardener, potter,
graphic artist) it can
be taken too far - she's adopted my strategy of "The only bad tool decisions
are not buying the tool
and not buying the best". However, I've learned not to complain too loudly when
she wants the latest
computer with 21" monitor, 8 gig hard drive, Jaz backup, graphics tablet, 128
Meg RAM, etc. Sure is
fun!
Roger
> Good luck
> Tom
>
> >
> >
> > Thanks for any help you can provide.
> >
> > Jeff Guilford
> > Knoxville, TN
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