key leads

[Paul]

Ed
Would a controlled "squeeze" in a smooth jawed vise do the same thing?

Paul Chick
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Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2001 10:07 AM
Subject: Re: key leads


>
> <<The diameter of the hole is 9/16".  Supply
> houses that I know provide either a 1/2" or 5/8" lead.  Anybody know where
I
> can get the midsize.  >>
>
> Greetings,
>   I think you will need to swedge a 1/2" lead to fit.  I just put them on
a
> vise-top and whack them with a hammer, they swell out round and with a
little
> practise, you can swedge them so that they are a light press fit.
> Good luck,
> Ed Foote RPT
>