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This is what you should end up with.
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Weld one of the 1/2" by 20 nuts to the end of the 4" by 1/2"by 20 rod for adjusting wheel tension.
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The bottom bearing should have a flat about .075 wide sanded in the center, and blended into the radius. Not totally necessary, but it makes the wheel more effective. Clean and paint as desired.
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Now go wheel something! This wheel should handle up to 18 ga. steel no problem. Make sure your part is clean, with no paint, or rust on it before wheeling. Wipe parts ever time before wheeling. You can use this wheel with a shot bag to save time, rough it with the bag, and finish on the wheel.
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