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Re: How to attach axle to FisherPrice gearbox?

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Originally Posted by Clinton Bolinger View Post
I think you are referring to this solution:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/36316



-Clinton-
YES! Thanks Clinton! That is exactly where we got the idea. Follow Clinton's link for more details.

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Originally Posted by Tom I View Post
This looks like a pretty solid design. If I understand correctly, you drilled several holes to fit each finger of the output? Also, what material did you use for the assembly?

We actually had a "hub" manufactured to mesh with the fingers of output, but this was a considerable amount of weight, and if it can be avoided, we're always up for new ideas.
We made ours out of a scrap disk of PVC. One of our sponsors is Precision Plastics. They gave us a box of all types and sizes of scrap a couple years ago. It was just one of the items in the box. It needed a little cleaning up on the lathe but after that it was perfect.
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