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Are grey axles meant to have less friction?
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lugnet.technic
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Sat, 22 May 2004 23:50:15 GMT
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I couldn't find an earlier post about this (though it might well be
there) so I'm starting a new thread.
I recently noticed that the grey axles (the odd-length ones in some
recent sets like 8451 and 8453) have less friction than the black
ones. It almost feels like a different material.
Is that me loosing my marbles or have other people noticed this as
well? I'm not quite impressed with this. I think the odd lengths often
come in quite usefull, but I also like my gears to stay on their
axle...
Duq
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Message has 3 Replies:
 | | Re: Are grey axles meant to have less friction?
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| (...) Duq- I've not noticed any less friction with the new grey axles. In fact, I've performed a few quick, crude tests and not been able to tell any difference (i.e. I pushed on and pulled off the same bushing on both black and grey axles). Of (...) (20 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
| | | Re: Are grey axles meant to have less friction?
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| (...) Black Lego pieces have carbon in them, which is why they don't bleach (see colour debate elsewhere). I wonder if this makes any difference to friction? I don't think there's any difference when I cut up grey or black parts - they all make a (...) (20 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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