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Made a die holder
« on: April 27, 2024, 08:54:07 pm »
Needed a holder for a small die, this is 3-48 TPI so can be easily turned with fingers. Looked around and found garden hose quick coupler that was easily adapted;

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Re: Made a die holder
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2024, 11:38:52 pm »
Great repurposing there Frank!!!
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Re: Made a die holder
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2024, 07:01:47 am »
When you gotta make the part to make the part! ;D

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Re: Made a die holder
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2024, 08:46:51 am »
Very smart and creative!

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Re: Made a die holder
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2024, 07:41:25 pm »
nicely done That !  :)
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Re: Made a die holder
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2024, 08:52:14 am »

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