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Re: pic: FRC488 - 80/20 Drive Train

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Originally Posted by Lowfategg View Post
I would never mount bearing blocks to 80/20 using the T-slots. They slip way to easy under the strain that is being placed on them. Drill through the 80/20 and bolt them right into it.

Thats just my opinion.
Well, the simplicity of this design is that 80/20's slot system substitutes for chain tensioning mechanisms. If we were to eliminate that advantage, we'd change the design entirely.

We haven't used 80/20 much, but have had success with it staying where we put it as long as the bolts are properly tightened.
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