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Re: pic: Prototype Drivetrain v2

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Originally Posted by EricH View Post
It can go either way, straight or angled. I think the technical term for a straight dovetail is a mortise and tenon.

Either way, I was referring to the door hinge style.
Alright, now I'm more confused...

So I would make a tenion joint between the carriage and the shaft? That doesn't make sense... Or between the carriage and the side plate?

I think a better graphic would help the most honestly, I don't want to place any extra work on you though, but if you could I'd love to see your way of fixing this problem.
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