Don't toss that worn sprocket / recondition it

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Don't toss that worn sprocket / recondition it

19 Jan 2016 16:37
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Here's how.......



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Re: Don't toss that worn sprocket / recondition it

19 Jan 2016 16:44 - 20 Jan 2016 00:24
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that guys whole youtube channel is hilarious. one of my favorite lines is when he holds up an adjustable wrench and says "its metric because its made in China"
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Re: Don't toss that worn sprocket / recondition it

19 Jan 2016 16:48
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The guy's dangerous. Some people will take him seriously.
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Re: Don't toss that worn sprocket / recondition it

19 Jan 2016 18:37
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It takes a few minutes more, but I made mine into a glaive.



Good Fortune! :)
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Re: Don't toss that worn sprocket / recondition it

19 Jan 2016 19:36
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LOL! I can't wait to get started! I'm going to skip using the drill and do it by hand :)
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Re: Don't toss that worn sprocket / recondition it

19 Jan 2016 22:43
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swest wrote: The guy's dangerous. Some people will take him seriously.
Steve

I like the other one about reusing condoms..... :ohmy:
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Re: Don't toss that worn sprocket / recondition it

20 Jan 2016 03:56
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650ed wrote: Here's how.......



;) Ed
Let's see! 38 teeth. No Vise. 1950's hand drill. probably 1/2 hour per groove!
19 hours labor. (I charge $20 an hour) $380 dollars @ my charges :woohoo:
He must not have much overhead cost's :laugh:
Send him a steel sprocket next, not aluminum :laugh:
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Re: Don't toss that worn sprocket / recondition it

21 Jan 2016 19:15
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The guy's dangerous. Some people will take him seriously.

That sucks (for that person on how true that is. How far does one have to fall from the apple tree to request a do-over? :blink: :P lol


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