The pics hav'nt come out, I'll check out the thread though it's at o~clockers is'nt it?...
If the base is thin enough you don't need to deepen the channels though do you?. I though the TT was closer than the Akasa!

, but I hav'nt looked that closely so I bet you're right. I can't remember what Cathar said he thought the best ratio of Cu~H2o was, can you?. BB would know!!

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I use an old Black & Dekker 'adaptor' to convert a normal drill into a (wobbly) benchpress drill. I also have a handheld belt sander that is good enough to sand off a base to a flatness that's a good enough starting point for hand lapping...
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I'm glad you're not really bombed out about the job, it sounds like you were well ready for a change anyway. I was more concerned about whether you're married and have the resposibilties and commitments inherrant, 2.5 & a mortgage

. If you have alot of pressure through comitments it can be a real body~blow. I've always steered away from to much responsability myself. I like to travel light

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