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Unread 04-10-2008, 23:38
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Re: Hex Shafts and Bearings

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Originally Posted by IndySam View Post
Unless you want the bearings in the middle of the shaft.
I like your thinking. For example, it would be nice if the output sprockets in an AM Shifter could be hex broached instead of keyed or a smaller sized hex. To do that, the bearing in the gear that is between them and the dog would have to fit on a 1/2" hex shaft.