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  1. Jun 12, 2023, 04:02 AM #1
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    Very simple tool for milling and shortening screws


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    Flats on the cylinder would allow you to use two wrenches instead of the lathe chuck to tighten the clamping bolt.


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    Thanks My MiniCrafts! We've added your Screw Shortening Fixture to our Machining category,
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    Conventional name for such a fixture is 'lantern chuck'. Despite widely different appearance, size & how they are made, operate in near identical fashion.



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