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234852 paul womack <pwomack@p...> 2012‑12‑03 Re: Axes of Symmetry?
the_tinker@a... wrote:
> > I always thought the eye on all axes had a slight taper (wider at the top) t
o assist the "wedging" and help keep the head from flying off. Wouldn't this pre
clude flipping the head over making a lefty a righty?
>
> Or am  I completely confused?

I believe (based on both book learnin' and experience) that the eyes are "waiste
d". This ensures
good seating, since there is a taper holding the head "both ways".

This is true even if the head is NOT meant to top/down reversible.

  BugBear
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Recent Bios FAQ