I have a friend with a foreign parts store. He loans me tools all the time,
however, the kingpin reamer was off limits. Evidently, they wear with each
use and are only good for so many times, easily abused, etc. I paid him to
do it, and watched. It does work up a sweat.
----- Original Message -----
From "Peter C." <nosimport at mailbag.com>
To: "Roger N. Smith" <unltd@aloha.net>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 6:52 AM
Subject: Re: Swivle axle bushing reamer
> ...There are "specialists" who have the tool, who bought it as an
> investment, with the hope of being able to earn some money by having the
tool...
> ...Lending tools can be like lending money to friends.... good in
> theory, but can harm a relationship. As to the list buying the tool for
> future use...
> ...I've cut flutes in old king pins on occasion, and it works OK,
> builds lots of upper body strength, though. Even the right tool will have
> you building up a sweat...
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