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Old 09-01-2015, 01:29 PM   #1
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The Spring loaded Curtain Rod is still the most accurate and simple once you understand how and why it works IMO. It can even be used with slightly bent wheels.
As strange as it sounds I couldn't find a spring loaded curtain rod locally so I made my own 'gauge'. I like 'making' my own tools anyway.



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Old 09-01-2015, 01:45 PM   #2
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As strange as it sounds I couldn't find a spring loaded curtain rod locally so I made my own 'gauge'. I like 'making' my own tools anyway.



Good thinking ! What does the measure guage look like ?
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Old 09-02-2015, 09:38 PM   #3
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Good thinking ! What does the measure guage look like ?
The 'measure gauge' I just mark the 'plunger' and adjust to 1/16" (+/- 1/32") toe in (~6-7" off the floor as Chuck said, front and back
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