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(...) Would it be possible to uh, tap a thread onto regular crossaxles, so nuts could be screwed on? Has anyone tried this? Steve (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic)
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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)
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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)
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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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(...) Hey Tom, This is a great idea, but WHO? I would have no idea where to start, as I don't know a soul outside of the US. I'm sure I could find someone easily through Lugnet, perhaps. But what's to ensure the transaction goes smoothly? Unlike (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This is so simple. The nut can attach to any technic plate with holes. The holes allow the thread to turn, while the plate holds the nut still. The nut has the same four notches as a standard bush so will connect inbetween 4 Lego studs. I use (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes: (URL) (Part of "Doug's LEGO Technic" sight) - David (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic)
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The guy I got mine from runs "Jakey's UK Sales" on Brickbay. He said he has a bunch of them left. Maybe you can ask him to post the whole service pack in his BB store (this way it would be a sale thru brickbay). Hope this helps -Tom (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic)
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