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Re: Extending a Hex Shaft?

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Originally Posted by AllenGregoryIV View Post
Does anyone know of a simple (cheap) way to extend a hex shaft? We have a need to couple the end of a Versaplanetary to a longer hex shaft but haven't been able to find a cheap 1/2" hex shaft collar.

Any suggestions for teams without a lathe or a mill?
Is there a team nearby with a lathe or mill that would be willing to make you a coupler (or a longer output shaft)?

For future years, I highly, highly suggest getting a small benchtop lathe and mill -- all told they'll run you close to $2K, and problems like these just evaporate.
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