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Old 07-03-2008, 10:34 PM
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Hey Racer. I bought an old anvil that measured 3/4 inch at the face. But down in the hole was less. My hardy tools wouldn't fit. So i made new hardy pins from RR spikes(They are about 3/4inch), and heated them up to a bright orange. Drive it in the hole and wiggle just a bit. Then use a punch or the like and tap them out from the bottom. When you get them to fit, after they cool, cut to length and do as hammerkid said. Weld them on the bottom of your tools.
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