3.3.3 Red Tip Gauge In Position 3 (Full Short Tip Stop) Using Jaw A
(Example: Ford, DSD #34)
1) The Red Tip Gauge is pushed inward to
position 3.
Note: Make certain to pull the Tip Gauge to the rear
(position 1) before cutting.
2) The key is gauged from the tip. Make sure
the Shoulder Gauge is lowered before continuing.
Fig. 3. The Wing Nut and Top Jaw of the vise removed
to show a top view of the Bottom Jaw only, for key
positioning and Tip Stop settings.
3) Make sure the blank is lying flat on the ledge
against the back of the Bottom Jaw before
tightening the Wing Nut.
Note: For Ford blanks (DSD#34), the key blank grooving
edge lies directly on the face of the jaw for ignition and
trunk keyways. No riser blocks are used.
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Position 3
Red Tip Gauge
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