RE: Typical axle size

["steve gusikoski" <stemc03-at-telus.net>]

For what it's worth , I have already bent a 5/8 keyed shaft axle. I will
never go bigger than that but just so you know "overkill is never
overkill"

Happy Building.
Steve (T014)

-----Original Message-----
From: tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com [mailto:tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com]
On Behalf Of Werner, Paul
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 9:00 AM
To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
Subject: Typical axle size


Hello all...

I'd like some feedback on axle questions

I was thinking about 5/8" keyed stock because it was the smallest bore
size available on the 30 tooth sprocket for #35 chain. After looking at
rod stock at Home Depot last night, I concluded that 5/8" was overkill.

I am now considering a smaller diameter rod, such as 5/16", non-keyed
utilizing a bushing up to the smallest sprocket bore size. I'd
appreciate your feedback on using this size.

Also, your thoughts on gear/sprocket attachment using non-keyed rods
would be appreciated. Are adhesives, bushings, collars effective
alternate methods of axle attachment?

Thanks.







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