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Re: Ratchet Switch under load

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Originally Posted by Monochron View Post
Having a ratchet device machined might be the only solution, but we are looking into industrial grade ones that might shift easier under load. Money is a bit of an issue, but I imagine any ratchet we found would be cheaper than a transmission.
How about a pawl?
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