Thread: Hex shafts?
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Unread 08-08-2011, 15:32
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Re: Hex shafts?

I've bought 7075 1/2" hex from Fry Steel for REALLY cheap. We're talking about $18 for a 12 foot piece. They may be able to ship it, call them. I think I recall it being about a thousandth or so oversize. Nothing a little bit of sandpaper and a few minutes couldn't fix.
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