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12-06-14 | 10:37 AM

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FBinNY

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Originally Posted by Tandem Tom

FB,
WHat coins should be used?Quarters,dimes, nickels or penny's??

I use 10 Peso coins since they stack the best. You can also use poker chips. For those who want maximum precision, use a new ream of paper and remove sheets to the exact height. That will allow you to work to a tolerance of ±.001".

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