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Old 07-31-19, 12:46 AM
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Johno59
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4 lb hammer rule

Originally Posted by mrv
what the heck is a j-a-p faced bolt? That looks like a pan head fastener - with a recessed hex-drive.
https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-i...rminology.aspx
In my day to day job, I've had the opportunity work in great detail with all kinds of fasteners. Never of of that kind of faced bolt.
Very curious. Thanks!

ps: man, I thought my work area was a mess. You might have me beat. I need to search for the "show me your workbench" thread.....
I like to let things flow. When I drop a 4 lb hammer on the floor and I can't find it, I get all fussy and have a good tidy up. The beauty of the 4 lb rule is if anything smaller - such as a Strumey Archer pawl spring ricochets off your nose and goes anywhere you don't even bother looking for it. Don't sweat the little things.
I'm currently rebuilding a 1949 FW 4 speed for the first time and I've lost 4 springs already and have to wait (at the pub) for the postman to save me from the 4 lb hammer rule.

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