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Old May 8, 2017 | 04:46 PM
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Has anyone made one, or know of a good one? Pics?
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 05:55 PM
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Drill press, nice idea.

I was thinking of using a big c-clamp and modifying it.
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 06:23 PM
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I picked one of these, serves the purpose. http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Sizes-Valv...528192&vxp=mtr
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Road Star
Has anyone made one, or know of a good one? Pics?
I made one for a big c clamp using a big washer like the one on max's tool with 2, 1/4" x 2" steel pins welded on each side to a slightly smaller washer at the top and glued it to the stationary part of the clamp so it wouldn't move around. I wish I had a drill press like that though.
 
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Originally Posted by lt1-xjs
I picked one of these, serves the purpose. http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Sizes-Valv...528192&vxp=mtr
Heck, I don't think you can find a C clamp that for much cheaper than this..
 
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Originally Posted by Max Headflow
Heck, I don't think you can find a C clamp that for much cheaper than this..
Yeah, you're right. I'm going to check Harbor Freight and see if they have that kit or something similar.

I wonder if this will work?

 

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Originally Posted by Road Star
Yeah, you're right. I'm going to check Harbor Freight and see if they have that kit or something similar.

I wonder if this will work?
I wouldn't use it.. I don't think there is enough room around the valve spring..
 
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And there you go

Originally Posted by Max Headflow


Originally Posted by lt1-xjs
I picked one of these, serves the purpose. http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Sizes-Valv...528192&vxp=mtr

What... No "Best Offer"

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Anyone know what size C-clamp I would need?
 
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