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swing arm design question
I am using a swing arm for my home made device. It was inspired by the swing arm lamp like this one http://www.lightspc.com/img/g-2518.jpg My swing arm is made of 3/8 square steel tubes and Delrin plates. Tubes are attached to Delrin plates by 10-32 bolts. I use steel washers against Delrin. That should give me low friction. The problem I have is that it's hard to control bolts tightness. If it's not tight enough the whole swing arm has a significant "play" If you tight it to much it's hard to move due to high friction. Is there a good solution for this problem? BTW: what should I use to make sure bolts are not getting loose? Retainer nuts, lock washers, jamming nuts? Thanks, Alex |
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