[Lowfer] Help - Tool Advice?

[Mike Hanz]

I may live to regret this, but yes.   :-P

http://aafradio.org/garajmahal/bridgeport.htm

Just don't expect instant gratification...I work to a different drummer 
(my bride). :-)  

Zack's method is actually a very good one for those who aren't inclined 
to invest in a mill.  It is somewhat tedious in the cut and try area and 
requires the selection of the right size tubing, but works every time 
for those who are patient.  Tremendously rewarding, as well...my dad was 
a master at such work-arounds, and treated the news with noticeable 
disdain when I told him I bought the Bridgeport...heh, heh.

73,
Mike de KC4TOS

Mike WE0H wrote:

> Anyone is the group have a mill to make this tool or others as the 
> guys find the need?
>
> Mike
> WE0H
>
>
> Zack Widup wrote:
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>> Those things are a real pain in the tuchis!
>>
>> Some people have gotten a piece of copper or steel pipe that has 
>> about the same diameter as the nut and filed areas of the end down so 
>> it had four prongs which fit into the notches.
>>
>> I used a pair of needle-nosed pliers that I could get around into two 
>> of the notches.  I marred the face plate somewhat doing it.
>>
>> I understand the tool which you mention as obsolete was quite expensive.
>