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Re: pic: Integrated, easy to use chain tensioners
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Originally Posted by daltore
We tried using a turnbuckle for this purpose on our arm motor in 2008, and every time we got any bit of tension on it, the loop side of the turnbuckle bent open. I hope it works for you, but do monitor the stresses on the turnbuckle hooks.
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I would recommend using left and right threaded rod ends. They're able to sustain more misalignment and loading than the generic hardware store turnbuckles. One can order all of the parts from McMaster without much fuss.
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