>>>> It's a quarter inch on either side, that way you get 1/2 inch leeway in >>>> total..
I would even say 1/4 inch each side maximum, because a bit that's TOO wide can slip around in the horse's mouth, at least with the young ones before they learn to handle one easily. Really, all you need is for it to be just wide enough not to rub. Karen Thomas, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED]
