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[rickyb]

Yep, I do exactly the same as you. Only way to get the magnification to see those tiny ones in the 1 thou range....

[rickyb]

My Kuhlmann SU2 has greased bearings. Manual says lube for life. I was told to use Kluber Isoflex NBU 15 when servicing....

[rickyb]

I removed dozens of frozen screws with my 50 yr old craftsman impact driver. It is the type that you impact with a hammer. It simultaneously imparts...

[rickyb]

This is what I tried to express in my first response to you. You are going in the right direction now. Couple of things still need to be addressed....

[rickyb]

As oldmart indicated, you need an end that is perpendicular to the sides. This means it must also be flat. Perfectly flat. In the photo the end does...

[rickyb]

how will you check for squareness? With no reference, it can be checked against itself using a squareness gauge and a tenths indicator. Bottom or top...

[rickyb]

If you want round parts that look pretty, use O1 drill rod. Same for bar. O1 also gives you the option to heat treat. Nice to have around. Same for...