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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.   
      
      
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   Bob La Londe   
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