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  1. 17th January 08, 10:39 AM #1
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    What width do you start out with to get the finath thickness? They're just so elegant.
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    That is very sweet. Nice job, as usual.
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    Quote Originally Posted by turpin View Post
    What width do you start out with to get the finath thickness? They're just so elegant.
    Width is about 7/16 inch, sanded down to about 3/8ths. A trued drill press is essential.
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