Dan Kubin Replacement Accessory Kit

Components:

• 1.5MM Allen Key
• 5/64" Hex Key
• Taper Pin (used to open up/ensure your needle bar loop is the correct size)
  
• Dan Kubin Universal Sidewinder Spring
• 20 Dan Kubin Perfect Nipples

Deluxe Workhorse Tool Set

These are all very simple, yet effective tools used by our builders and many others. Deluxe tool set includes a Wurth Spring Punch, Wiss Snips, Deluxe Armature Bar Fixture, Alignment Tool, Hex and Torx Key Set, as well as 6 feet of 1/2" and 3/4" spring stock. All at a discounted price.

Armature Bar Fixture Specs:

• Hardened Steel Base and Top Brackets to Ensure Years of Use 
• Standard 1/2" Wide Slot for Rear Springs
• Standard 3/8" Wide Slot For Armature Bars
• 1" x 3" Overall Part Dimensions
• Insert Alignment Tool in hole to use as a stand to help hold your machine while working on it

Alignment Tool Specs:

• 5/16" x 3.5" Stainless Bar
• Knurled Grip
• Armature Bar Nipple Slot on the top for alignment use
• Armature Bar Groove inside for tweaking / turning your armature bar if necessary.... we highly recommend that only those experienced with machine building and repair use the tweak option....it is not always necessary and not always the best way to make things hit flat, just one of many options.

Wurth Premium Spring Punch:

• Punches holes for #8 screw size
• A must have for machine building and machine repair
• Made in Germany

Wiss Snips:

• 9-3/4" Metalmaster® Compound Action Snips
• Cuts straight, left, and right
• Non-slip serrated jaws cut spring stock with ease

Spring Stock:

• 6 Feet of Blue Tempered Spring Steel
• 1/2" and 3/4" wide by .018 thick

Hex and Torx Key Set includes 1 of each of the following:

• 9/64 Allen Key
• 5/64 Allen Key
• T25 Torx Key
• T20 Torx Key
• T15 Torx Key

Dan Kubin Needle Bar Tensioner

The most significant update to the V3/24 Sidewinder is the added (and optional) Needle Bar Tensioner. This added Tensioner eliminates the need to use a Rubber Band, improving all around machine performance and results. Tensioner reduces spitting and increases power. 

The V3/24 Tensioner can be used on all versions of Dan Kubin V3Rs, 2019 to 2024. 

Needle Bar Tensioner Specifications:

• Lightweight Aerospace Aluminum Arm with precision made custom bearing
• Creates necessary needle bar tension for stability, eliminating the need to use a Rubber Band
• Moves forward and backwards, in and out of position easily by loosening and tightening the thumbscrew
• When setting up your needle and tube, position Needle Tensioner in desired position depending on the amount of tension you want to add to the needle bar. 
• Adjust position by loosening the thumbscrew, pull arm back and then tighten when you reach desired tension. 

Upgrade Step by Step: 

1. Loosen and remove the thumbscrew
2. Insert thumbscrew into hole in Needle Bar Tensioner
3. Re-insert thumbscrew into frame with Tensioner bearing facing inwards (see picture)
4. Ensure Vise Slide is in correct position, so the thumbscrew easily threads into Slide
5. Tighten with Needle Bar Tensioner in desired position

**OG V3R and V3/23 SPECIAL NOTE - Use of this Tensioner instead of Rubber Bands will noticeably increase the strength of your machine. If it is hitting too hard using the Needle Bar Tensioner, simply adjust your voltage and turn the machine down and adjust stroke wheel setting as needed to accomplish desired speed / hit. 

Workhorse Large O-Rings

Ideal for use on the rear of an Armature Bar to dampen the hit and remove excess chatter. Softer than standard Buna-N O-rings for a better seal in low-pressure applications, these are also resilient and offer excellent tear resistance. They resist hydraulic oils and motor oil. These O-rings have a round profile and are suitable for a wide range of static and dynamic sealing applications.

3/8 ID, 9/16 OD. 50A Soft Durometer.

Available in 10 packs or 100 packs.

Wurth Premium Spring Punch

• Punches holes for #8 screw size
  
• A must have for machine building and machine repair
  
• Made in Germany

Dan Kubin Weighted Impact Screw Kit

"New updated weighted impact screw! I found that it helps with the stability of the hit and improved overall performance. Also, please note the rubber band position is another simple tuning element. For lower volt operations, or harder hit, position the band pointing slightly up. This will reduce return spring tension thus making it operate better at slower speeds and decreasing the amount of give. Bonus is less strain on the rubber band."

Thanks - Dan

Weighted Impact Kit Specifications:

• Upgrade for Dan Kubin V3R with updated armature bar (Late 2019 to 2022)
  
• Custom heat treated tool steel RHC 60 plus o-ring
• Easy swap out to increase the hit while improving the overall feel and sound
• Kit also includes both the 1.5mm and 2mm L wrench

Upgrade Step by Step: (see pictures for guidance)

1. Use the 1.5mm wrench to loosen the set screw on the side of the armature bar. Half a turn should loosen it enough to easily remove the impact screw.
2. Hold down the armature bar and use the 2mm wrench to remove the old impact screw.
3. Once removed, use the 1.5mm wrench to insert and tighten the weighted impact screw down until the o-ring starts to bulge out as it makes contact with the top of the armature.
4. Tuning - this is the most important step and will affect the timing and stroke of your machine.
1. While holding the armature bar down, roll the cam back until it makes contact with the vertical spring and gently stops. In this position the timing mark on the cam should align with the center of the timing mark on the frame.
2. If the timing mark on the cam is on the low side of the timing mark on the frame, tighten the weighted impact a little until it raises up to the center of the timing mark on the frame.
3. If the timing mark on the cam is on the high side, the impact is too far in and needs to be backed out (loosened) until the timing mark on the cam is in the center of the timing mark on the frame.
5. Use the 1.5mm wrench to tighten the set screw on the side of the armature bar.
6. Your machine is now upgraded and ready to use. One note would be that the new impact works well with the rubber band pulled slightly higher on the needle bar, so it is perpendicular when the armature is in the down position.

Deluxe Binding Post Set

High grade steel, precision milled to trade standard measurements of 0.625" length and 0.375" diameter. Rear Binder is designed for Horizontal use.

Each set includes the front and rear binder, steel washers, fiber washers, screws, nylon bead, and Flat Head Silicone Bronze Contact Screw.

Binding Post Set

Front & rear set; includes washers, screws, and a silicon bronze contact screw.

Nylon beads 

For set screws, prevents contact damage

Available in a pack of 10

Workhorse Needle Bar Grommets (100)

Washers

Available in a pack of 10

8 Layer coils

• One Pair
• Hand wrapped 
• Not soldered
• No Capacitor. 
  
  Available as either 1" Mini Coils, 1.125" Coils or 1.25" Full Size Coils.

Workhorse Standard Rebuild Kit

With enough hardware to rebuild 2 machines, this kit includes: 

• 1 Pair 8 Wrap Coils 
  
• 1 Pair Mini 8 Wrap Coils 
  
• 2 Coil Kits 
  
• 2 Binding Post Sets 
  
• 1 Liner Medium A-Bar (1 5/8" Bar, 1/4" Nipple, 11 grams) 
  
• 1 Shader Short A-Bar (1 1/2" Bar, 1/4" Nipple, 13 grams) 
  
• 1 Replacement Tube Vise 
  
• 2 Screw Kits 
  
• 20 Black Washers 
  
• 10 Nylon Beads 
  
• 2 Soba Shader Spring Sets 
  
• 2 Soba Liner Spring Sets 
  
• 1 Hardware Storage Box

Deluxe Brass Binding Post Set

Antiqued high quality brass, precision milled to trade standard measurements of 0.625" length and 0.312" diameter. Rear Binder is designed for Horizontal use.

Each set includes the front and rear binder, brass washers, fiber washers, screws, nylon bead, and knurled Copper Contact Screw.

Official DK Thumbscrew 

8-32 Thread, Full 5/8" Length, compatible with most Kubin Vise Styles.