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Old 03-04-2005, 10:10 PM
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Perhaps another formula is needed, eh?

This old fart has noticed 8mm bolts are most often 13mm across the flats.
So: 8mm x 1.5 = 12mm. Plus 1mm = 13mm.

That sure works on German tin but the Japanese use 8mm bolts that are 12mm between the flats.

So, by the formula>>>>> 10mm X 1.5 = 15mm. Plus 1mm = 16mm.

Oops. most 10mm bolts are either 15mm or 17mm (most common) between the flats.

Hunt the old fart down and inform him that his dog won't hunt.
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