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[David Powell]

So far , even in 40 years on this side of the pond, I have found none to equal GENUINE, Mole wrenches. Some USA and Canadian older ones nearly do so....

[David Powell]

A little bit of a cheat to get away with not having to buy a special size of drill is to drill as best as you can undersize then ream with a taper pin...

[David Powell]

I learned a lot in a small country shop in Wales in summer holidays from school ajnd beyond. We did all our threading without using the half angle method,...

[David Powell]

Thats a straightforward faceplate and angle plate iob. Take round piece, drill and tap on center. Mount on angle plate, with some sticking over the edge,...

[David Powell]

Yes, that will work. Do not expect to cut too heavily, just regard the tap as being a substitute for grinding up a screwcutting tool yourself. Incidentally,...

[David Powell]

I think I know what he means, I was an amateur Model Engineer but due to family and other circumstances found myself in Canada as an immigrant looking...

[David Powell]

There are a few work arounds depending on what tooling is already in your toolbox
. If you have a o to 1 micrometer and a bit of surplus material...