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PROJECT
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3. You can make minute adjustments of the clipped
beams by pushing one end with a thumb.
4. Choose a rod of a diameter that will compensate
for the saw kerf to fit into the ball valve.
5. Run a pencil line down the middle of the rod, and
rip it in half on a V-groove cradle.
6. The author planed off the saw mark, while fine-
tuning the rod’s fit with the valve.
7. Cut the ends of the rods to a sharp edge so the
pinch rods can reach the corners.
8. Wooden rods are used with the shaft clamp, but
you can replace them with steel or aluminum stock.
9. Extend both rods to opposite corners, then lock
8 them to take the first diagonal reading.
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