Need Help My pinch roller lever got broken off

[Jdo1221]

Is there any way that people know of to Jerry rig this? For the time being until we find a more permanent solution from a s140d series

 

[Goatshaver]

I'd say try some plastic epoxy to piece it back together temporarily until you can get a replacement.

 

[netsol]

order the correct part...

 

[Dan360]

I've used an 8mm or 5/16 wrench when ours broke and we were waiting for replacement

 

[ProColorGraphics]

Haha. Mine broke off probably a year ago. My machine is probably 12 years old. I am just using an 8mm wrench to raise/lower it now. I might design and 3d print a new one someday.

 

[ProColorGraphics]

if you use a wrench, leave the screw in that is closests to the cover. Otherwise the bar can slide out of place.

 

[Smoke_Jaguar]

Pretty much every Summa I have seen has that happen, mine included. Don't get me wrong, I love my Summa cutter, and wouldn't dare question the omniscient deities on high that would clearly have only designed this intentionally.

Ours is affixed in place with zip-ties, courtesy of the previous owner.

If it fails again, we will properly half-ass it and laser cut some plywood to make a fancy lever.

 

[cornholio]

I see those break all the time. (A little less often, when the user is the owner, because I tell them to handle it with care...)
One of my customers built a replacement of stainless steel... a clever build without the need to take it apart.

 

[Joe House]

I just replaced one. Got the part from Airmark. It comes in a kit with a new switch and the part that pressed on the switch. Give Phil a call.
Good luck

 

[styckers]

i have the handle if needed let me know

 

[Warmoth]

Lol, we broke the lever on one of our Graphtec FC9000s about 5 months ago. A set of vice-grips has become the replacement.

 

[Joe House]

Lol, we broke the lever on one of our Graphtec FC9000s about 5 months ago. A set of vice-grips has become the replacement.

This was not uncommon on early FC9000s (disk number starting with A) later models have a reengineered handle that has been pretty robust. If you get a replacement handle it's the new design. PM me if you want to order a replacement.

Good Luck