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    CF-74 styles tether

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by mklym, May 21, 2013.

  1. mklym

    mklym Notebook Evangelist

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    CF-74ECBADBM

    Anyone know where a tether attaches to this unit? I see tethers for CF-74s for sale on the web, but have not been able to find any info on where they attach to the laptop. Thanks.
     
  2. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    They don't I don't think...

    Everyone on the web is wrong I think.........
     
  3. mklym

    mklym Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for the reply Rob. I guess I will have to make something to attach a tether to.
     
  4. mklym

    mklym Notebook Evangelist

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    So tonight, I decided to take a break from wrenching on my bike and do something about a tether point. I used a little scrap piece of aluminum 1/32" thick, 1 3/16" long and 7/16" wide.Using a #35 (0.110") drill bit, I drilled the two mounting holes, the tether hole was made using a #13 (0.185") bit and a #6 countersink bit to chamfer the inside on the tether hole (to help cut down on wear on the tether). Total time to fab was about 1/2 hr. I spent another few minutes with a fine file to clean it up a bit.

    It worked out to my liking, so I will probably do another, putting more time into the finish, and install it on the other side.

    Here is a link to the pics (too lazy to re-size and post each photo):

    CF-74 Tether Point Photos by mklym | Photobucket
     
  5. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Good job...I really like it. :thumbsup:
     
  6. mklym

    mklym Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks. I am a bit embarrassed by how ruff it looks. As I said, I plan on doing another one (maybe two) putting some effort into the finish. This is a proof of concept for me. :)

    Thanks again.
     
  7. ADOR

    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    I want to know more about the bike, lol.
     
  8. mklym

    mklym Notebook Evangelist

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    The bike is a basket case I bought from a brother this spring. Aftermarket swingarm frame, '72 88" stroked shovelhead motor, '64 4-speed ratchet top tranny. It has a set of fork tubes and lowers off a 2005 Twincam FL, but I have new in boxes a complete single disc '76 wide glide front end. Going to lower it by putting the shock mount blocks, off the top of the swingarm, into the swingarm it self. Setting it up as a hand shift (right off the ratchet top) and foot clutch. Oil tank will be fabbed out of a chunk of 5" or 6" thick wall aluminum pipe.

    It will be a lean, mean ridin' machine. :D
     
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    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    16434118.jpg

    Ran across this today on the bay.
     
  10. mklym

    mklym Notebook Evangelist

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    Didn't take long for someone to steal my idea! :-D