(Found) WTB  -  Anyone have a spare HP side handle  - Page 1
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author: Ground_Loop
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2023, 07:40:23 pm
content: I snapped the handle off the right side of my 8567A trying to move it. If anyone has a spare laying around they’re willing to part with I’ll pay a reasonable price. See pic below.

author: MadTux
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2023, 08:04:29 pm
content: Common fate with HP handles and those die cast aluminum front frames ;-/Looking for some 3U front frames myself, too. TIG welding seems like a nightmare.

author: deepfryed
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 31, 2023, 08:29:23 am
content: Quote from: MadTux on December 30, 2023, 08:04:29 pmYou can take the easy way out and try brazing.

author: Ground_Loop
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2023, 12:29:34 pm
content: Never heard of brazing aluminum. Sounds more tricky than my skill supports. Anyway, TIG or brazing would never look factory and likely worse than just leaving it broken off.

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2023, 12:51:49 pm
content: Quote from: Ground_Loop on December 31, 2023, 12:29:34 pmTake a look through this repair I did a few years ago now on a HP 740B handle. Was done at the time with a $6 butane torch.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/hewlett-packard-740b-dc-standard-digital-voltmeter-(and-740a)/msg1419955/#msg1419955The Key is really prep, pre and post heating. Even owning a good Tig welder I would still give this a go first with the now better Propane torch I own.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 31, 2023, 01:59:02 pm
content: PM sent

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 31, 2023, 02:03:18 pm
content: (You can thank Bean for this being in my possession.)

author: Ground_Loop
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2023, 02:18:06 pm
content: Quote from: beanflying on December 31, 2023, 12:51:49 pmImpressive work. I don't think I could get a repair that looked that good with sufficient penetration to retain any usable strength. Nonetheless, I may have a replacement on the way and might try to make the repair.

author: YU7C
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2023, 03:24:12 pm
content: I am also looking for HP handle but for 3586C.HP pn 5061-0090BR,Voja

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2023, 03:37:22 pm
content: https://4gte.com/products/hp-agilent-5061-0090-front-handles-4-eia-177-0mm-7in-h-olive-green/https://www.ebay.com/itm/354198274617?sure the shipping is a killer

author: YU7C
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2023, 04:41:29 pm
content: Quote from: coromonadalix on December 31, 2023, 03:37:22 pmYes, I noticed that.$25 for the Item and $50 for shipping.

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2023, 05:32:58 pm
content: Quote from: Brumby on December 31, 2023, 02:03:18 pmNice to know I could help others with you buying a "spare" Sig Gen parts donor

author: bdunham7
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2023, 06:34:58 pm
content: Quote from: Ground_Loop on December 31, 2023, 02:18:06 pmLet me know if all that doesn't pan out, I have a set here that I think is correct. I'll need to make sure I don't have an intended home for them before letting them go, but I can't think of any hulking HP projects hanging about without handles at the moment.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 31, 2023, 11:25:00 pm
content: Quote from: beanflying on December 31, 2023, 05:32:58 pmI knew you'd enjoy that.I do have a set of handles as well, but they are presently attached to the operational 8656B - and I'm not inclined to part them out. The parts unit only came with 1 handle, so I'm happy for that to find a home with a mate.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 01, 2024, 04:57:29 am
content: Quote from: beanflying on December 31, 2023, 12:51:49 pmYou don't need flux when using the Bernzomatic brazing rods. Harbour freight sells similar (no flux) aluminium brazing rods which work equally well. I have used both. But it is not an easy process to master (at least with the butane torch I have). I'd recommend to grind down the edges so you end up with a 30 (2x 15) degree V shape that gets filled.

author: Ground_Loop
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 02, 2024, 11:36:29 pm
content: Brumby has me one on the way. Thanks guys.