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Re: How are teams mounting drivetrain encoders on WCD?

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Originally Posted by MichaelBick View Post
I really like thunderhex for this, just because it has the pre-bored hole. This keeps the drill relatively concentric to the axle and helps with chip clearing (the two biggest issues you have to face with small diameter drills).
The bummer is this hole isn't always concentric.

We generally bore encoder holes for this reason.

If your tailstock is reasonable concentric just boring with a 1/4" end mill is adequate.
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