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  1. Sep 19, 2020, 01:18 PM #1
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    Garbage Into Gold: A Pin Vise

    A pin vise, even one as junky as the one I built, is a handy tool. Those new to metalworking may not realize its value. Experienced hobbyists will likely be able to add to my list of uses for this tool.

    If you are interested, please see

    https://rick.sparber.org/PinVise.pdf


    Your comments are welcome. All of us are smarter than any one of us.


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    Thanks rgsparber! We've added your Pin Vise to our Vises category,
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    Finishing rod or screw ends will be easier if you add a handled sleeve to the pin vise as here...

    Improvements to a pin vise
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    Quote Originally Posted by mklotz View Post
    Finishing rod or screw ends will be easier if you add a handled sleeve to the pin vise as here...

    Improvements to a pin vise
    Marv,

    Great improvement! I have updated the article.

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