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PostPosted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:18 am 
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Homebuilt adjustable shaft for H14/16

Materials:
ATV bike tyres with plastic hub
Cradles from existing rig.
Aluminium scaffold pole
Delrin /Acetal rod for shaft and bushes.
25mm OD / 3mm internal wall for cradle shaft
4 bolts for cradles
2 bolts for cradle width adjustment

Shaft collars and bushes turned from 40mm Delrin / Acetal rod.
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Lots of swarf :D
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Just need carpet / foam applied to cradles. Was thinking of using cheap yoga matt material. :wink:
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