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Old 04-12-2020, 12:36 PM
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What would cause a difference on one side to the other?
The carrier is cast aluminium part so there might be slight differences on those edges which are not machined where the side of the tool touches.
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The carrier is cast aluminium part so there might be slight differences on those edges which are not machined where the side of the tool touches.
↑ This exactly.
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Old 04-12-2020, 12:44 PM
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The carrier is cast aluminium part so there might be slight differences on those edges which are not machined where the side of the tool touches.
Ahhh ok makes sense! Thanks for the info! GREATLY APPRECIATED!
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