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Re: pic: Sliding Wheel Chain Tensioners

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Originally Posted by jblay View Post
is that really a problem because of the fact that all the tightening is happening on the c channel and not the square channel
Yes, it is really a problem. Bolts work best when they are clamping something solidly between them, so they can squeeze the part very tightly. You could try it and see what happens, experiments are a good way to learn the effects of certain design principles.
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