RE: RE: Typical axle size

["Steve Tyng" <stevet-at-stcharlesmd.com>]

I'm using 1/2" axles in T005.  I haven't noticed any permanent bending even though I 
have a friction drive (which really tensions the axles).  But then again, my axles 
are not your garden variety shafts that you get at Home Depot.  Their precision 
chromed pieces that came out of old printers.

Steve Tyng, T005



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> Subject: RE: RE: Typical axle size
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> 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.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> 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
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> > 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)
> >
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> > Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 9:00 AM
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> > Subject: Typical axle size
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> >
> > Hello all...
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> > 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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