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Unread 04-08-2008, 02:40 AM   #1
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Default Re: Texture

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Originally posted by G.T.
Hi Gerben and all, the texture on either the front or back is just a matter of random parts getting flipped over prior to the next operation... this is also true of pre 45 made tools as well, I think there was a conscious effort to have the radiused side up when the tool was formed, but occasionally they came through up-side down, and I'm sure after making a few hundred tools, the thrill was gone... Best to all, til....lat'r....GT
G.T. Thanks for the info, but, what do you mean " when the parts get flipped over to the next operation " what makes the texture? acutally how these tools were made by forging, milling or cutting ?
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