RE: RE: Typical axle size

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

I definitely drive a little harder than most probably would.
Still, the potential is there that a smaller diameter axle my bend under
even less harsh circumstances. Especially if you need to run a decent
amount of tension on your track ( ie. Friction drive) the heavier the
axle the safer you will be.

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Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 1:51 PM
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Subject: Re: RE: Typical axle size

What were the conditions that caused it to bend?
I assume it was more than normal use . . .

----- Original Message -----
From: steve gusikoski <stemc03-at-telus.net>
Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:36 pm
Subject: RE: Typical axle size

> For what it's worth , I have already bent a 5/8 keyed shaft axle. I 
> willnever 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 [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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