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   Richard Smith to Bob La Londe   
   Re: adjustable square for SHS / box sect   
   09 Feb 25 17:44:33   
   
   From: null@void.com   
      
   Bob La Londe  writes:   
      
   > 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 breaker.   
   >   
   > --   
   > Bob La Londe   
   > CNC Molds N Stuff   
      
   Thanks for supportive wishes.   
   Appreciated anyway.   
   See my post responding to all.   
      
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