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Re: Thunderhex and Thunderhex Bearings
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Originally Posted by Mr. Mike
This will be our 3rd year using thunderhex. All of our old stock had to be polished to fit bearings. The new stock from this year seems to fit fine.
If the bearings fit before tapping then don’t after tapping, the tap needs thrown away. The tap is deforming the material not cutting it. Anodize is very abrasive on cutting tools.
Mr. Mike
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Interesting. I wasn't involved in the making of the parts. only hearing about it since I am the person who orders the parts and was warned they may want to replace all the bearings we just ordered. So I will bring this up also. Thanks Mike!
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