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  1. May 30, 2018, 12:27 PM #7
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    I'm in full agreement with ALL of the details mentioned, especially that it looked far too long. 2 turns are a good preload setting. I frequently alter setting in accord with depth and certain operations, including occasional oiling of the spring. Really smoothes out binding on deeper work.



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