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Chain tensioner ideas
Back to my post hole digger. I want to spring-tension the main drive
chain (5/8"). I was wondering if anyone has any useful ideas about putting a chain tensioner together. Part of the reason is that I wll have to use 2, because the chain fouls the mounting (my build :- ) if I just tension one side. I have thought of actually using a little sprocket, or a ball bearing on a shaft (no drive needed, of course). But there was one picture that appeared to simply use a piece of plastic! Presumably delrin, or some other slippery, hard material? It looked quite narrow. I assume it sits only on the chain rollers. The chain is in exposed, dusty conditions, I might add. That was why the dragging plastinc idea did not appeal. Any ideas appreciated. ************************************************** ** sorry ..........no I'm not! remove ns from my header address to reply via email Does Bill Gates dream of electronic sheep? |
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