The post whore thread.

[Ridge]

70s music is popular again, thanks to Guardians of the Galaxy:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/m...rack/13580579/

[Irving]

Ate at Gates just now. That about wraps up our KC BBQ tour. We decided we can't take any more BBQ.

[BuffCyclist]

Our Ninja Blender hasn't been blending in a while. Just took it apart and found the problem.

The star nut (so to speak) that transfers power from the base to the blender blades is reverse threaded (right loosey, lefty tighty) so that when the blender spins, it tightens up that nut instead of loosening it. However, they used super cheap/soft metal in the star nut so with enough use, it just stripped out the threads in the star nut. The threaded shaft was in excellent condition (appears to be stainless steel).

Called Ninja knowing they don't sell parts, but just wanted to ask anyways in case they just don't list them on their website. They don't. Wanted to sell me a new base for nearly $100.

Went to the garage, found my JB Weld, mixed some up and tossed it in the star nut, then tightened it back on. With any luck, I used enough JB Weld but not too much, and it'll lock the thing back together. If this doesn't work, we're tossing it in the trash and will buy a nicer blender later (my wife has used it for just over 2yrs and has made smoothies with frozen fruit nearly every day, so it has definitely served its purpose).

[Irving]

You don't think you can find a reverse nut somewhere?

[BuffCyclist]

It's not an actual nut, it's grey rubber that is molded over what looks like a potted metal disc with a blind hole in the center (the 6 spoke thing in the top of the unit below).



Yes, I considered even throwing it on the CNC, machining out a hex pattern for a reverse thread nut (looked like 1/4"-20 but would find otu for sure) and then press fit the nut in. Or, drilling a hole through the shaft and putting a pin through it and the grey star nut. But either one would be quite difficult and take up a ton of my already precious time (working while trying to move out of our house because my pregnant wife can't do it since we're expecting our first child on 9/6).

eta: If it breaks again after my JB Weld fix, I may take a dremel to the sides of the threaded motor shaft to cut slots in the threads, then pack the grey star nut with plenty of JB Weld and try again with the thinking that the JB Weld will index in the slots and behave similar to keys.

[Great-Kazoo]

Our Ninja Blender hasn't been blending in a while. Just took it apart and found the problem.

The star nut (so to speak) that transfers power from the base to the blender blades is reverse threaded (right loosey, lefty tighty) so that when the blender spins, it tightens up that nut instead of loosening it. However, they used super cheap/soft metal in the star nut so with enough use, it just stripped out the threads in the star nut. The threaded shaft was in excellent condition (appears to be stainless steel).

Called Ninja knowing they don't sell parts, but just wanted to ask anyways in case they just don't list them on their website. They don't. Wanted to sell me a new base for nearly $100.

Went to the garage, found my JB Weld, mixed some up and tossed it in the star nut, then tightened it back on. With any luck, I used enough JB Weld but not too much, and it'll lock the thing back together. If this doesn't work, we're tossing it in the trash and will buy a nicer blender later (my wife has used it for just over 2yrs and has made smoothies with frozen fruit nearly every day, so it has definitely served its purpose).

How old is it? our GE blender form77 is still going strong. The GE [1976] mixer, finally took a crap, memorial day. Only lasted 38 years, they don't make shit in china like they use to.

[BuffCyclist]

How old is it? our GE blender form77 is still going strong. The GE [1976] mixer, finally took a crap, memorial day. Only lasted 38 years, they don't make shit in china like they use to.

Yea yea yea. Back in my day...

It was only a little over 2yrs old (4/10/2012). My previous one lasted 10yrs, but I didn't use it every day like we did this one. It died in an awesome explosion of lightning and fiery sparks.

[brutal]

Good luck getting a balance if you pin that.

Wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when you fire it up. Make sure you start with the highest speed setting possible and don't forget to post the video.

[OtterbatHellcat]

NIce !!!! Some ho action....good to see.

I cracked up at HB's self pic post and Brutals post about the blender video...funny shit. Be cool if ya can fix the POS, BC.

Thanks for the BBQ down low...it would be nice to check out the highly recommended joints that were thrown out there.



Back to the flooring, dammit.

[Great-Kazoo]

$%&* took a nap this afternoon. Wake up and all i want is some toasted home made bread, butter and Chocolate milk. OH Yeah