Sourcing an in-line chain tensioner

[Knufire]

Originally Posted by Monochron

There we go, that is exactly what I was imagining. We are using #35 chain, but I imagine we could just widen the mounting holes to use #8 bolts. Thanks!

See the note that it's only recommended for light duty applications. I believe it was designed for steering chains on a swerve/crab drive. You could PM Anthony Lapp and ask him for his opinon.

[lynca]

We put together a rough sketch with a turnbuckle from mcmaster and a couple aluminum L-brackets for mounting to our elevator lift carriage.
http://2015.discobots.org/node/16