Finally... I completed my first pin-based X-Metal tune-up!

[Yo Flawch!]

As an owner of more than 60 X-metals, I felt it was necessary that I learn how to do tune-ups myself.

Agreed.

 

[SpecialAdvisor]

I use bamboo kabob skewers. Works like a charm. They are also useful in myriad ways while painting or gluing. Come in a huge pack and are dirt cheap.

 

[Yo Flawch!]

I use bamboo kabob skewers. Works like a charm. They are also useful in myriad ways while painting or gluing. Come in a huge pack and are dirt cheap.

I have them... I just didn't have the MacGyver spirit in me to think of trying them.

 

[SpecialAdvisor]

I have them... I just didn't have the MacGyver spirit in me to think of trying them.

Field expedient!

…I’m constantly looking around now going how do I bridge this particular gap and not have to wait for the next Amazon truck

I really got into the habit while living in five different foreign countries…when it took a month…if you were lucky…to get a package from CONUS

 

[pagpalain]

That's really neat. Do you know where I could get something like that?

I am also clueless. I only found this in the kitchen of my new apartment.
Also it is better to use shrink tubing in this part of the tool to avoid having tool marks on the nosebridge.

 

[pagpalain]

And it's better to put a magnet on your working table to catch the screw if you accidentally drop it.

 

[SpecialAdvisor]

I am also clueless. I only found this in the kitchen of my new apartment.
Also it is better to use shrink tubing in this part of the tool to avoid having tool marks on the nosebridge.

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That is a superb idea. I’ve used cotton ovals and even leather draped over it.

 

[Yo Flawch!]

That is a superb idea. I’ve used cotton ovals and even leather draped over it.

@SEAN WAYNE customized a couple Linegear tools for me, and they feature synthetic wine bottle cork in that same location.

 

[SpecialAdvisor]

@SEAN WAYNE customized a couple Linegear tools for me, and they feature synthetic wine bottle cork in that same location.

Hey @SEAN WAYNE have your people call my people…I probably need a second pusher and some upgrades for it and my current one