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[metal] how to shorten the quill?
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It appears to be a 45° angle - if so you could use a wood miter box and hacksaw. You would need to square the part the holds the bars to the work surface at a 90° angle and clamp it down good. Another consideration is the threaded rod/screw that tightens the wedge. I assume it is only threaded on the end and not the full length so you need to plan for that with a shorter piece or a rethread.

I don't know how expensive this piece is, but if it has any value you should just take it to a machine shop where that can use a power band/hacksaw. It's a 30 minute job at the most (including having a smoke while the saw cuts it) If you know any metal workers you could also do it with a chop saw, but a band saw would be preferred IMHO.
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[metal] how to shorten the quill? - by mattkime - 06-29-2011, 12:33 PM
Re: [metal] how to shorten the quill? - by lafinfil - 06-29-2011, 01:56 PM
Re: [metal] how to shorten the quill? - by DRR - 06-29-2011, 06:12 PM
Re: [metal] how to shorten the quill? - by btfc - 06-29-2011, 06:23 PM

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