I had a job once where the part needed a 53.2-degree chamfer. Instead of recalibrating the tool, I used an old combination square and some careful hand filing. It wasn’t pretty, but it worked! What’s the most unconventional solution you’ve used in the shop?
, I totally get it! I’ve used a piece of scrap metal to shim a misaligned part before — definitely not my proudest moment, but it worked in a pinch. It’s crazy what we end up doing when we’re short on time, right?
I’ve had my share of unconventional fixes too… Once, I used duct tape to hold a part steady while I welded it back in place — definitely not ideal, but it got the job done! What’s been your craziest fix lately, @tinbake?
Using an old combination square for that 53.2-degree chamfer is genius — sometimes, you just gotta make do with what you have. What’s the craziest tool you’ve improvised with?
I’ve used a coffee cup as a makeshift tool holder before! Sometimes, the simplest solutions work best — what’s your go-to unconventional tool? 
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