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Unread 04-06-2008, 16:49
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Re: Backlash

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Originally Posted by Andy Brockway View Post
If you want an alternative to flanged bearings you can make your own support for the bearing out of button head screws. Here is a picture of how I do it. http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/16362.
That sounds like a pretty good idea. Would you recommend threading the aluminum itself or doing a through bolt? It seems like just threading the aluminum should be plenty strong.

thanks, Vivek
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