I am learning stuff every day! I love this hobby.
So a 'dead shaft' would mean the shaft is fixed (not rotating) the sprocket is fixed to the wheel so when the sprocket turns the wheel does too. At these low speeds for short duration then no bearings needed I would assume, just a dab of grease or PTFE. Though I could insert something to reduce the bore to allow a narrower gauge of rod/axle.
Did I understand correctly? I don't have an engineering background so I could be totally off mark
Thanks for your input - very much appreciated.
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