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|    Bob La Londe to Jim Wilkins    |
|    Re: On Topic: Gib Lock Handle & DRO    |
|    30 Jan 26 16:40:01    |
      From: none@none.com99              On 1/30/2026 4:25 PM, Jim Wilkins wrote:       > For small radii I grind the final edge on a quarter round concave lathe       > bit with an upright conical die grinder stone, which gives smooth       > roundness and cutting edge relief, though not precise size without care       > but that doesn't matter for hand levers or bolt ends. My Multifix tool       > post allows rotating it. Round shaft radius cutters are harder to hold       > securely without damage.                     If you have a set of radius gages (or at least the one you need) you can       get a lot closer than you think.                     --       Bob La Londe       CNC Molds N Stuff              --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05        * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)    |
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