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Re: Thunderhex and Thunderhex Bearings

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Originally Posted by asid61 View Post
We have had issues with aluminum hex from local metal suppliers being oversize, but steel hex seems to be usually undersized slightly (as much as standard Vex hex shaft is). I'm not sure if this is luck or just the way the steel is toleranced/manufactured.
Interestingly enough, McMaster's hex rod seems to follow the same trend. The steel 1/2" hex seems toleranced to be slightly under .5", whereas the aluminum rods are around +/- .006.
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