VEX Shaft Collar Specs - Help!

bellpride · #1 20-08-2009, 18:00

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Originally Posted by Rick TYler

The setscrew on a VEX lock collar DEFINITELY is 8-32, and the allen wrench size is 5/64". Trust me on this. I've purchased hundreds for our VEX teams.

As an extension, you shouldn't even worry about the set screw if you are short on time. Any normal 8-32 screw from the vex kit will work, and you won't have to worry about the 5/64" allen wrench either.

James Tonthat · #2 20-08-2009, 18:52

You might want to try a hobby store. They'll probably be called "wheel collars" found usually with the r/c airplane stuff. They use them to attach wheels onto planes which freespin.

Good luck!

Rick TYler · #3 20-08-2009, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtkellertx

You might want to try a hobby store. They'll probably be called "wheel collars" found usually with the r/c airplane stuff. They use them to attach wheels onto planes which freespin.

I also have bought them in small quantity from our local Ace Hardware. The cheapest place I've found is the VEX Website -- cheaper than McMaster-Carr.

Foster · #4 21-08-2009, 13:57

Yes, making them and McM-C are both more expensive that buying them from VEX. Even with the one day overnight they will be cheaper to buy from them.

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