I spent two weeks getting this inherited Massey Ferguson running in order to dig up the front garden I have (also herited) in order to plant roses for my late mother’s memory.

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      So, a question then: why use a set degree chamfer tool instead of the compound slide to taper it? I’ve built a few specialty things but I can’t say I’ve tried to run off a taper, though I understand the concept, so I may have no clue what I’m talking about.

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        Honestly, it is because I had it on hand and it was fast. 0.5 degrees wasn’t going to matter here since it simply needs to fit and the whole weight of the engine will force it in place.

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          Machinist comfirmed. My favorite mantra regarding precision throughout the life of a project:

          Measure with micrometer.

          Mark with chalk.

          Cut with an axe.

          Beat to Fit.

          Paint to match.

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          As a farmer, I can get behind “quick and easy, and on to other things”.

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        OK, here is what needed to fit:

        This new stainless part is what I made ( hard t9 get a good shot of it without giving you feet pics for free)