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The process involves cutting the steel in half, then checking the results, emphasizing the speed and precision of the work. The speaker explains that it took about 20 minutes to saw through these bars, framing it as a straightforward, almost casual project. They mention making a mount for some purpose—perhaps a mechanical or artillery component—and discuss the process of machining and fitting the parts together. They plan to turn the steel down to fit inside a bearing, using a lathe to remove about an inch and a half of material with very precise measurements, as fine as two thousandths of an inch, to ensure a perfect fit.