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stopdiggin

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7. you kinda' got yourself a problem.

Thu Jun 5, 2025, 01:49 AM

Jun 5

and that is - even when the blades are broken free - are you going to be able to restore a proper sheering action between blades and (probably compromised?) cutting surfaces? Don't mean to dissuade you - might be worth a shot. But those blades need to be able to move fairly tightly, and with a bit of tension - while also cleanly, past each other.

Still and all - 'good enough' might be just fine here. Not like you really need a precision surgical instrument ... Do ya?

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