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Re: Fixing Slop of Gear on Hex Shaft

I would use a shim between the gear and the shaft. Probably won't need more than a couple thou to close up the gaps.

If it's wedged in there pretty solidly, it'll be difficult to get it out (or, for that matter, to get the gear off the shaft).
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