In a message dated 12/8/00 2:24:35 AM, wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET writes: << I put the hub end in a vise and gently bent the handle end about 15 degrees. Then I put the middle of the crank in the vise and gently bent the knob back so that its axis was parallel to the axis of the hub end. Bought about a quarter inch of clearance that way. Karl Wolz >> Karl, Ah, good old American ingenuity at its best! And the delicate touch of a master. One thing you forgot: "I am a professional. Do not try this at home." Rich |
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