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Re: Sheet Metal vs KitBot

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Originally Posted by thefro526 View Post
I'm not sure how 1114 routed the chains in the video, but we've dead spaced axles for the last 3 years (once using the kit frame) and haven't needed a tensioner. When using #35 Chain, if your axles and transmission are spaced using factors of 3/8" (3/8" is the pitch for #35 Chain) then you'll always end up using an even number of chain lengths.
Keep in mind, of course, that this advice holds true only if everything is collinear.
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