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which hex keys for pulleys?

PostPosted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:22 pm
by ag3c
Hey all ... finally getting started on my 2.x laser. Frame went up with few problems. Props to ImprobableConstruct for some amazing skins.

I'm now working on the Z lift assemblies, and I'm finding that none of my hex keys really fit the A6T16-020DF2508 pulleys' set screws. Before I take them out and file slots into them, does anyone know what the proper size hex key to drive these guys is?

Thanks!

Re: which hex keys for pulleys?

PostPosted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 12:12 am
by cvoinescu
If the part is indeed the Stock Drive Products A 6T16-020DF2508, the set screw is #6-32 with a 1/16" hex socket drive. So you need a 1/16" Allen key. From experience, 1.5 mm will appear to work, but being a tad too small it will slip and destroy the hex socket.

Re: which hex keys for pulleys?

PostPosted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:15 pm
by ag3c
Thanks, that helped a lot. (Confirmed that the set screws are #6-32 and driven by a 1/16" hex key.)