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   Message 214,004 of 215,367   
   Bob La Londe to Richard Smith   
   Re: adjustable square for SHS / box sect   
   09 Feb 25 09:45:55   
   
   From: none@none.com99   
      
   On 2/9/2025 1:10 AM, Richard Smith wrote:   
   > Thanks everyone for all tips.   
   >   
   > One is, given saw cutting long lengths of "box" is accurate transversely   
   > but less so "vertically" due to spring in section and distance outrigger   
   > is from saw, position "flash" at "side" as sawn so have "square" end   
   > as do "measure along" direction AND drill can go through both sides of   
   > "box" on drill-press, not risking hitting "flash" on opposite side.   
   >   
   > I will look if adjustable square with a wide "foot" is available.  Would   
   > need a "foot" about 2inches / 50mm wide for when doing big Rectangular   
   > Hollow Sections with big corner radii.   
   >   
   > Bigger overall point - thanks a lot everyone.   
   >   
   > Regards,   
   > Rich S   
      
      
   I could make one, but shipping across the pond would probably be a deal   
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