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    If you fit an o ring about half way up the shaft the metal can’t go past it so the swarf will drop off. You may need a couple as some particles will jump the o ring.
    That worked well for me and I also put a light spring in the tube to pull the plunger back down. Nice build. Cheers Stuart.



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