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Thread: Rookie question - can't believe I'm asking this!

  1. #11
    updated pic on profile. I am trying to screw/bolt the bulkheads to a polycarb base.
    All suggestions welcome.

  2. #12
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    Use something like Ali angle that you can get form any DIY store like B&Q. Then nuts and bolts to hold it all together. Thats the most simple and strong way to do it. And very reliable.

    Mr Stu

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  4. Look like wheels and gears from technobots to me, though could be mistaken. :wink:

    Ill second stus angle metal idea.

  5. #15
    I third stus angle ali. however its best not to hold polycarbonate rigid as it could crack. try putting strips of rubber between the polycarb and the angle ali.

  6. #16
    Reason i asked whether you are supporting your axle from the one side is because a bolt holding the axle out from the polycarb wont be very strong at all. If you have access to a lathe you could try something like this: http://news.terrorhurtz.com/2003/sidebulk.jpghttp://news.terrorhurtz.com/2003/sidebulk.jpg

    Seems to do the job on THZ

  7. #17
    Deffinatly stus suggestion of angle ali. for axle, if its mounted on one side, drill straight through polycarb, make a flange on thend of the axle and slide it through, then drill and tap the flange and bolt it to the polycarb. This will give you the best load distribution. ( i hope you can work out what i mean lol)

  8. #18
    Cheers guys, I had considered something similar to the angle ali idea but I wanted to check for a lighter suggestion. You know the weight limit worries!

    As for the gear, Ill see if I can find something light to hold the axle in one place for the time being

    quote:

    Are the wheels and gears from a floor roller exercise machine? - James Baker

    Sorry James but no. The gears are (quite rightly guessed, Ewan) from technobots and the wheels are from a hardware store

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