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Old 12-29-20 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug Fattic
The process starts with the right tools. I use a section of 3/4" aluminum angle I bought at the hardware store. This is a guide when placed along a tube for making sure a decal is straight without climbing up or descending. The other most valuable tool to me is a half section of tube with a squared end. This is for getting decals straight across from each other and/or not being twisted. .
Can you clarify? Tool #2 is made from frame tubing? Hmm, don't have a handy frame to cut up. Wonder if I can make something form plastic plumbing pipe?

Lucky for me, I was straightening up in the basement today and found: a length of 3/4" aluminum angle!
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