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Originally Posted by PAR_WIG1350
The easiest assembly method would probably be to cut the tube in half, assemble the innards, and put the housing back together. The reassembly of the housing could be done with plates and rivets tapped holes and screws/bolts, or welding. The second would be best for maintainability.
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You are correct - but part of the fun for me was to explore if it was possible to assemble with the rectangular tube intact. (BTW, if the tube is a single piece disassembly is difficult also, to get the pressed bearing out of the large gear you have to press from the other end of the shaft - this may damage the bearing.)