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    Brass V-block clamps - video

    Brass V-block clamps. By Maker Underground. 6:34 video:


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    The brass is pretty, fluted rather than knurled knobs are easier on the hands, and the work is well done...

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    the screws that bear on the part held in the V-block are steel and can mark the part. They need brass tips.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mklotz View Post
    but

    the screws that bear on the part held in the V-block are steel and can mark the part. They need brass tips.
    FIrst thing I noticed without even running the video...



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