"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote:

whit3rd fired:

Do you have a micrometer?

You ask that of someone who wants to buy that part off the shelf? G

Has the know-it-all master craftsman ever made anything? Let's see it on
YouTube, Flickr, wherever? Or is its expertise limited to talk on the
Internet?

Sounds like the wannabe has no idea about mechanics. If the flats aren't
made precisely, both edges will not be driven by the anvil. There's also
the possibility that the diameter of the rod/flats must allow wiggle
room in the anvil so that what it's driving won't vibrate the gearbox.
That too might call for precise cuts.













HEH!