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Old 01-16-2026, 11:29 AM   #1
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Question is in the title, thanks
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Old 01-17-2026, 11:08 PM   #2
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I was told it had 3/8", thanks
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Old 01-19-2026, 05:36 PM   #3
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FWIW, my original measures 0.450". LeBaron Bonney supplied windlace measures about 0.425"
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The center core of my original windlace is now a hard rubber. Wonder how soft it was when new?
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The center core of my original windlace is now a hard rubber. Wonder how soft it was when new?
Quite pliable.
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Quite pliable.
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