[quote=maxwestern]Hi Nick,


I did see some Deutscher blades here for around $18.

https://tomssmallengines.com.au/products/deutscher-4-9-16-swing-back-blade-set-skin-packed-for-display

The Cox Orion blades would work ,there are some on ODK that the image shows the blade has a long
fluted side so it could easily be cut down to the correct length and the smaller bolt hole is easily drilled or
ported out with a small porting stone,these blades list the step at 10 mm.

That's if the images are correct as it always pays to ask first before buying but even if you shortened the
blades and lost the flute they will still work on a slasher mower.

Cheers
Max.[/quote]

Hi Max,

I put those ones in my cart earlier yesterday.....as yes they were the cheapest delivered and in stock, a good combo - waiting for GA Spares to reply with info on the stepping. The Ebay seller I also asked said,"All the info we have is in the listing" - lol so the good old days of checking your stock for a customer is long gone.

Yes, I did consider that with the Orion blades, but am hesitant to go cutting down blades etc unless theres no other option - the bolt hole being 13mm is also an issue as I don't have a 16mm cobalt bit, but I appreciate the suggestion.

Thanks again for the trouble and effort - its a credit to you and appreciated.