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Re: New Civil Engineer letter
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lugnet.technic
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Tue, 3 Jul 2001 17:20:05 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Thomas (T. J.) Avery writes:
> In lugnet.technic, John Barnes writes:
> > US style thread 10-32 just happens to have an outside diameter that is an
> > A1 fit in technic holes. And there are a number of suppliers who sell black
> > nylon 10-32 screws in various lengths with black nylon nuts to match.
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> That would work great! Since Lego has not provided threaded axles in any
> quantity, substitute parts (non-Lego) are necessary. As an engineer, I'm
> just fine with using whatever works, Lego or non-Lego.
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> I've used steel 3/16" bolts quite a bit. I'm sure the nylon is a little
> easier on the plastic Lego parts though.
Would it be possible to uh, tap a thread onto regular crossaxles, so nuts
could be screwed on? Has anyone tried this?
Steve
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Message has 4 Replies:
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| (...) I think it would be far easier to find someone in the UK willing to buy some of the 5110 service packs from S@H and send them to you... Tom (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic)
| | | Re: New Civil Engineer letter
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| (...) I remember seeing this on someone's website months ago. Unfortunatly, I've forgotton the address. If I remember correctly, I believe the axle was badly warped in the process. T. J. (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic)
| | | Re: New Civil Engineer letter
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| (...) I did! Thank you Jennifer ;) And I like the two lead threads Lego use, but they only supply nuts. I couldn't figure out an easy way to make leadscrew type devices with the round nuts as supplied. Of course service packs don't come with (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New Civil Engineer letter
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| (...) That would work great! Since Lego has not provided threaded axles in any quantity, substitute parts (non-Lego) are necessary. As an engineer, I'm just fine with using whatever works, Lego or non-Lego. I've used steel 3/16" bolts quite a bit. (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic)
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