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Author Topic: Cresting tapered shafts  (Read 1802 times)

Online Maclean

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Cresting tapered shafts
« on: March 11, 2024, 11:23:48 PM »
When using a cresting machine, can you crest tapered shafts the same way you would crest parallel shafts?
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Re: Cresting tapered shafts
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2024, 12:00:02 AM »
Would think it's the same, but I usually dip a single color for cresting.  Nothing fancy.
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Re: Cresting tapered shafts
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2024, 08:55:10 AM »
yupper, the same :archer2:

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Re: Cresting tapered shafts
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2024, 11:34:39 AM »
yes they are the same I don't know what crester your using I am a big fan of SpinRite Crester I use the Magnum.
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Re: Cresting tapered shafts
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2024, 11:49:58 AM »
Thanks guys. I'm getting ready to buy a Spin Rite crester.
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