Problem with Tilt Meter

RBManufacturing · Jul 31, 2003

BigEddy,CTyner,
I am going to try playing around with weights. Might be fun.
CTyner, any idea where to get sorbothane??? I tried a rubber
supply house here, and they do not carry it. Thanks Guys. Rick

Inspector507 · Jul 31, 2003

Rick,
Check this out Sorbothane

CTyler · Jul 31, 2003

Yep...that's it. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

JimMc · Jul 31, 2003

Rick,
Following your thread with interest. You might try what the compound bow manufacturers have done to eliminate limb breakage. Look up Limb Savers. You could stick one on your meter and see if it helps. Certainly dampen vibration on mirrors and in other accessories other than bow applications. They look like a mushroom made out of a material similar to Sorbothane. I may have an extra laying around if you can't get one from a local sporting goods store. They come in several sizes as well.

StoneHeartFarm · Aug 2, 2003

It would seem that the static charge would be easy to prove. Simply hook up a wire, wait for the ball to stick and then ground the wire. Either it will or will unstick.

Is it possible that the temperature, humidity and vibration are causing the glass tube to change shape just enough to stick the ball?

Steve

CTyler · Aug 2, 2003

Just grounding a wire connected to the tube will not work.
The wire would have to be connected everywhere on the glass or rubbed across the entire surface.

Glass is funny, its an insualtor however it can hold a static charge.
Since glass is an insulator the glass will only have the static discharged at the point of wire contact. Everywhere else will still have a charge.

You can see and feel this on your TV screen when dusting. You keep generating static discharges as you wipe across the screen. This is probably a good thing or it would be a hella zap.

RBManufacturing · Aug 3, 2003

CTyler,
HEY THANKS GUY. I CALLED SORBOTHANE AND I HAVE
SAMPLE STUD MOUNTS AND SHEETS COMING. WILL HAVE
THEM TUESDAY. PAUL, (APPLICATION ENGINEER) AT
SORBOTHANE IS CONVINCED THEY WILL CURE PROBLEM.
HOPE HE IS RIGHT. WILL KNOW SOON. I REALLY APPRECIATE
EVERYONES INPUT. STILL PLAYING WITH OTHER IDEAS
FROM TBN GUYS ALSO. THANKS EVERYONE!!!!! RICK

CTyler · Aug 4, 2003

Your Welcome....Hope it works!

RBManufacturing · Aug 4, 2003

pruntyc,
I sent out 2 new meters today ups. One has a new oil, one
has sorbothane pads. I also sent a 1in. x 2in. sorbothane pad
to try under one you have now. Please let me know what you
find. Thanks, Rick

pruntyc · Aug 4, 2003

Hi again Rick, like I told you, I'm in this till we find it. And after that, if you can use some more testing on any other ideas you might want to try in the future. I'm retired, and have the time, and glad to help you sir. You are a great guy, as far as I'm concerned, not many men will give you your money back if it don't work. Most would say sorry, but it works for others so it must be your fault. So as soon as I get them I will test them and get back to you, on how they work. And on what works or what don't work. Thanks again.