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DZ · 05-19-2010, 01:12 PM

One more thing to ponder when using 6X VMCs. I use them on certain plugs but have found that I have trouble driving the points home on the hook set with the some of the lighter blanks I use. The increased thickness of the metal takes more force to drive home. Gear has to match the hook. So many variables...

DZ

05-19-2010, 01:12 PM	#23
DZ Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,574	One more thing to ponder when using 6X VMCs. I use them on certain plugs but have found that I have trouble driving the points home on the hook set with the some of the lighter blanks I use. The increased thickness of the metal takes more force to drive home. Gear has to match the hook. So many variables... DZ
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