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Posted by Terry Coombs on August 3, 2008, 8:36 am
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Jim Wilkins wrote:
>> ...I'm concerned about flex
>> in the guide rod ... and hope that 3/4" is stiff enough for this
>> length . Snag
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> Would a 3/4" x 16" rod be stiff enough to turn to a good finish
> between centers? The forces are the same.
A most excellent point ! I have been shown (by all three responses !) the
error in my judgement .
A wide flat bar will be making it's debut as the guide bar , I'll figure
out another use for the drill rod .
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Snag
wannabe machinist
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> in the guide rod ... and hope that 3/4" is stiff enough for this length .
> Snag