On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:39:39 -0500, "Keith Marshall"
wrote:


The problem I have is with the nut. A normal 3/8" nut calls for a 9/16"
wrench but this nut is oversized and uses an 11/16" wrench. The wrench came
with the lathe and normally stays on this nut so I'd really like to replace
it with the same thing but I'm not sure what this type of nut is called or
even whether it's available.

Heavy hex nut. See McMaster p.3131.

I'll pop one in the mail if you can't find them locally or without
buying 100.

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Ned Simmons