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Old 4 April 2014, 02:58 PM   #39
kanikune
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Originally Posted by mikie1 View Post
to shorten stem should I use a thin carbide wheel, clipper or saw? Thanks
I just use clipper and then stone the end of the stem to "arrowy" shape to accept threads of the crown.
When doing, don't try to force crown to the stem.
And, rather leave too much than take out too much

the pic pretty much describes the process of making the tip.

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