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Author:  BruceH [ Fri Jan 13, 2006 2:55 am ]
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I've got John's cauls headed my way and an arbor press waiting for action, so I need to build a tool to connect the two. I've seen pics of Stewmac's system, but I thought I'd see if anyone had anything homebrewed. If you have something to share, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks.

Author:  Jim Kirby [ Fri Jan 13, 2006 6:26 am ]
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Stew Mac does sell the caul separately - item 4366.

Jim

Author:  Jim Kirby [ Fri Jan 13, 2006 6:27 am ]
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Clarification - John sent the inserts. The inserts fit in
the caul which fits in the press.

Jim

Author:  TonyKarol [ Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:15 am ]
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I posted a pic of my drill press rig in one of the other threads on the cauls, the first one I believe. I am going to make a new one once the cauls arrive (they are thinner than my homemade caul), and mod up a set of vise grips as well for a jaws. Its fairly easy - you will see the caul in the photo - flat stock and nuts and bolts, a little bit of grinding and some 1/4-20 tapping. No real machining to speak of.

Author:  John Watkins [ Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:47 am ]
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I'll be offering a steel caul that fits my inserts very soon. The toolpathing is all done. I just have to find time to cut em'.

Author:  Tom Dowey [ Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:48 am ]
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John,
Count me in for one. Thanks.

Author:  BruceH [ Fri Jan 13, 2006 8:38 am ]
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Thanks, guys.
Tony - Your pic was what I was looking for. I'll crank one out this weekend.

Author:  MLAnderson [ Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:45 am ]
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John, any chance those would be done before Shane's blades.I think he said 6-8 weeks. If so i'll wait for you. mark

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