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  • Workbench Scrap Can: Rehung

    Somewhat as expected, the scrap can slowly and inexorably pulled the tape off the workbench.

    So I did what I should have done originally:

    Workbench scrap can - rivnuts
    Workbench scrap can – rivnuts

    Those are M5 button-head screws in rivnuts drilled into the workbench frame:

    Workbench scrap can - rivnut detail
    Workbench scrap can – rivnut detail

    With a dab of threadlock holding each screw in place, this should be forever:

    Workbench scrap can - rehung
    Workbench scrap can – rehung

    Now, I must make sawdust / swarf / chips again …