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Re: Attaching Plaction Tread to Delrin Cylinders
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Originally Posted by compwiztobe
I would suggest tapping some holes in the delrin hub and fastening the tread with machine screws, like button head phillips or something that you can easily take in and out with a power drill. This is what we did this year with our 3d printed ABS wheels. Beats rivets when it comes to maintenance.
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Thanks a bunch for the advice. So, you'd recommend using a tap rather than just a pilot hole and a self-tapping screw?
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