Windhager shank size?

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Wilco
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Windhager shank size?

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I want to try Windhager with my Besson 983 (American shank needed). FMB Fachmarkt Germany is 2,5 hours away, but they can’t give a conclusive awnser. Which is odd…. They say the difference should be very small.

So…. Does anyone know what size the shanks are??


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Re: Windhager shank size?

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It is not listed in their (old) catalog, most likely euro
I have one here, I can take some measurements tomorrow
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Thanks!
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Sorry, didn't get to it today, busy day...
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Re: Windhager shank size?

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Shank M6 tapers from 13,6 to 15 mm.
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Re: Windhager shank size?

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Thanks! That is a little over .530 of an inch at the end of the shank, save to conclude it is a euro shank.
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I can confirm the measurements, my D6 shank starts at 13.6mm
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Re: Windhager shank size?

Post by T.Brunmayr »

He also offers a bigger shank
All shanks with a 6 in it start with 13.6 mm
But he also offers a 6+4 shank. Like old German shank
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Re: Windhager shank size?

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Thanks, but I am looking for a smaller shank..... American or standard shank.....
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A lathe and sandpaper makes it fit perfectly in a few moments...... :facepalm2: :cheers:
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FMB Fachmarkt is going to contact Windhager, we will see! I am not prepared to take the risk and cost for shaving the shank. And, the inner diameter will be different and probably not correct. Allmost half a mm is quite a lot!
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