My 5 YO son figured out that he likes my multi-tool. In fact, he plays with it whenever he gets the chance. Problem is, it has sharp objects that I don't want him to have, and he takes it and leaves it places. (I have enough trouble with myself doing that!) So, I found a less expensive one at Walmart and set about removing the tools that I figured he could do without. I also ground down the wire cutting edges. I'm sure he'll like it no less.
Don't get to crazy critiquing the surface finish. I had to grind a new tool to fit in the small space next to the live center as I was using up some drops from another project that were pretty short. Oh, and it was 20*F outside, so I wasn't wasting time on anything.
Here are the 2 washers/bushings and the offending tools.
The upper spot in each photo is now filled with an inert aluminum spacer turned on the lathe.
Dave
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