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[strokersix]

I meant eccentric with cylindrical axes not parallel to give an angular shift.

[strokersix]

How about an eccentric pin to correct the error in the main pivot? Or offset bushings?

[strokersix]

I think you have a good and practical solution.

However: Lifetime and plastic don't go together. Plastic degrades over time.

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[strokersix]

My experience with scotchbrite wheels is they last a long time if you go easy on them. If you lean on them they will remove material but will also wear...

[strokersix]

I use them for spacers all the time. Chop saw and disc sander to manipulate. Never tried machining them. Case hardened mild steel perhaps? I don't...

[strokersix]

A magnetic protractor works well too. Only $5 and does not require a smartphone. Stick it on the vise jaw.

Some like electronic gadgets,...

[strokersix]

Steel box tubing has a LOT of residual stresses. Beware!

[strokersix]

You can hook your stereo speaker outputs to the directional coils in an old school TV too. Lissajous (sp) figures I think they are called.

[strokersix]

Try A286 fasteners if you must have corrosion resistance. Much less likely to gall compared to generic soft stainless.

[strokersix]

Maybe a counterbore with replaceable pilot? Not sure if they are available in .375 size.

[strokersix]

Bending 1/2 inch stuff is a get-er-done move when you need it now and it's your best option at hand.

You are looking ahead and have plenty...

[strokersix]

I think you should build one of those automatic saw sharpeners I've seen on video for sharpening huge bandsaw blades.