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Old 10-18-2011, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Senator315
Get a metal file and a block of wood.

Put the wheel nut between them and press it in a vise.

This comes out really nice and looks better than using a dremel.
Wow! These came out great. I'll have to try this technique some time.

I've been cutting grooves throughout the lock nut in varying directions and have not lost a wheel since doing this 4 years ago.
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