These new boots fit nice and snuggly allowing for free-rolling guide rod rotation. The new dust boots were a collaborative effort between Ed K and Doug.
I’m using the smallest boots here for the cut-down sockets with Ed’s stainless steel model micro-angle adjusters kit along with his “quick” lock-arm handles with Doug’s bump stops. I am using thin profile 1/4-20 jam nuts on the guide rods without any issues.
This photo shows my normal sharpening set-up: This includes longer guide rods with jam nuts paired with Ed’s micro-angle adjusters, quick use lock-arms, new tapered dust boots, along with Doug’s upper and lower bump stops. (I have exchanged out the standard length bump stop nylon lock screws with longer screws to allow me easier access while using taller whetstones).
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