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Originally Posted by Hawiian Cadder
Hollow tubes make for great axles, These were tapped so that there were no collars on any of the drive axles, it also saved a ton of weight, we used .495 OD with roughly .1 walls.
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Exercise caution in future years and apply the material for the year rather than using the "we always do it this way" way of thought. I'd be concerned that the outer axles would bend if it came off the bridge or bump incorrectly. Did you do any simulation or calculations to figure out the tensile stresses your axle could hold?
On a flat or predictable field like 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, & 2011 this isn't a concern.
you must understand when wearing that FIRST Volunteer shirt, you personally & directly represent FIRST, and you do the best job for FIRST as an organization, that you can in performing that job....Period. - cglrcng [more] 
21-04-2012, 17:59
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