The 7x uses 5/16 blanks - you can use 3/16 with some shimming and a lot less grinding. The only drawback would be the 3/16 tool is not as stiff.
Aaron
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----- Original Message -----
From: Ed
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 9:34 PM
Subject: [7x12minilathe] Re: Just Ordered a Homier - back in stock but "Supplies Limited"
Aaron - Thanks for the vote of confidence. I put an Enco order in last
night for ten 3/16" blanks and a few different carbide bits just in case.
Ed
> Anyone in the Northern VA area know where I can pick up some bar and
> round stock? I'd like to avoid shipping on raw metal.
