Keyed or none keyed dummy axles?
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Keyed or none keyed dummy axles?
What are the advantages of using a keyed dummy axle vs. a round dummy axle?
Saw this and was curious.
Thanks.
Brandon
Saw this and was curious.
Thanks.
Brandon
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Brandon- Keying will set the drop out's slot angle, relative to the stay/blade. The key fits within the slot. A round one will let the drop out pivot freely about the axle. This speaks to your build process and what a little time is worth each time you do this stuff. Andy
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Brandon- Keying will set the drop out's slot angle, relative to the stay/blade. The key fits within the slot. A round one will let the drop out pivot freely about the axle. This speaks to your build process and what a little time is worth each time you do this stuff. Andy
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Anvil sells what they call the "happy meal" which includes both. The reason you want the non-keyed is so it works with their disc fixture. Some of the keyed ones don't, particularly through axle dummy axles.