Poor Hex stock

[VicParticipant @vic]

I bought some 12mm bright mild Hex stock from a local supplier and I'm not that impressed with the quality of the form. Only a couple of the " corners" are sharp the remainder being quite rounded. Is this common enough or is the stuff I have sub standard? It a shame as it turns really well.

[VicParticipant @vic]

[MyrtleLakeParticipant @myrtlelake]

In my experience, all standard (i.e. not precision ground) hex stock has rounding of the points. That is to be expected. How much rounding can vary, but the overall effect should be a nice, deburred corner. Something that drastically changes the overall hex profile is unacceptable.

I might also add this.  All the hex stock I've encountered has a uniform rounding of the points.  Your description implies a fairly dramatic variation.  That, I would find very odd and could be grounds for refusal.  Definitely worth a point of inquiry, IMO.

Edited By MyrtleLake on 24/04/2016 21:12:41

[VicParticipant @vic]

I only bought a metre of it but point taken, if I buy any more I'll inspect it a bit closer.

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