diff --git a/src/stitching_scanner.py b/src/stitching_scanner.py
index 865ce02..def7abc 100644
--- a/src/stitching_scanner.py
+++ b/src/stitching_scanner.py
@@ -214,8 +214,8 @@ class StitchingScanner:
             y_offset = y_offset - DEBUG_SHIFT_UP
             
             # Clamp x_offset to valid range
-            x_offset = max(0, min(x_offset, w_base - blend_w))
-            # x_offset = min(x_offset, w_base)
+            # x_offset = max(0, min(x_offset, w_base - blend_w))
+            x_offset = min(x_offset, w_base)
             
             # Handle strip cropping if y_offset is negative (strip protrudes above frame)
             strip_y_start = 0  # How much to crop from top of strip