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Cutting out the BlankHacksaw out the blank, and clean up on a linisher, disk sander or file the edges square
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Drill Press SetupThe drill press table is squared up carefully and the height adjusted to exactly the height required, the brass is fed slowly, with frequent stopping to check the cut is tracking, and to let the brass cool down enough to be handled.
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Overview of drill press setupShowing clamps holding the fence and support block.
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End view of slittingNot the build up of swarf that needs frequent stopping to keep clear, it is important not to let the swarf accumulate under the workpiece.
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Test fittingTesting the fit using a piece of 1095 0.020" spring steel plate.
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