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Yet another 5/8 hombrew in progress

cjruger

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I started making parts for a new design this week. All aluminum this time, here is what i have so far. Main element will be sections of solid aluminum rod coupled together

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The plastic base to hold radiator still in the lathe
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Sure is nice to see machined parts instead of cobbled up crap! Yah I tool grind for a living, throwing burning chips!!!
 

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