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Unread 05-06-2008, 01:48
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Re: Backlash

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Originally Posted by vivek16 View Post
Would you recommend threading the aluminum itself or doing a through bolt? It seems like just threading the aluminum should be plenty strong.
I can't imagine that you'd have any problem with just threading the aluminum, if the button-head screws are just for holding the bearings in. Furthermore, it could be difficult to do through bolts unless you are using insanely small gears (smaller gear diameter than outside bearing diameter)