millar Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 I was wondering what people are doing to attach their axle to an 8020 cart build? It seems like an 1/2" thru axle would be the strongest option but I cant seem to find any means to attach it to the profiles. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 Good question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 The 8020 part you want is 2363. It's in the floor to frame section of the 8020 shop. This is strong enough to use as a single bolt mount instead of a full through axle, which ends up saving weight. If you want the full length option I would recommend a non threaded plate on each side of the cart. There are lots of other options made by 8020 as well, browse the floor to frame section or the fasteners section to get ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Rosati Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 I’ve been using linear motion rail guides from Amazon: uxcell 4pcs SK16 Aluminum Linear Motion Rail Clamping Guide Support for 16mm Dia Shaft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0742B18JW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gRTnBbB0ZX5ET i drill out the holes to accommodate 1/4-20 bolts and use a short piece of 1050 profile as a spacer. I use the 16mm with a 5/8” axle and Skyway Tuffwheels with 5/8” hubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Phil Rosati said: I’ve been using linear motion rail guides from Amazon: uxcell 4pcs SK16 Aluminum Linear Motion Rail Clamping Guide Support for 16mm Dia Shaft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0742B18JW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gRTnBbB0ZX5ET i drill out the holes to accommodate 1/4-20 bolts and use a short piece of 1050 profile as a spacer. I use the 16mm with a 5/8” axle and Skyway Tuffwheels with 5/8” hubs. Those look very similar but less expensive than the 8020 stanchion mounts I have been using. Just ordered a pair to try out. Thanks for the reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Phil Rosati Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 On 6/29/2018 at 10:24 PM, Wandering Ear said: Those look very similar but less expensive than the 8020 stanchion mounts I have been using. Just ordered a pair to try out. Thanks for the reference. No prob. They are thinner than the 1” 8020 stanchion mounts, so you need a flat piece of something to help them sit well against the 8020 profile you’re mounting to. The math/measurements works out with a 20” bike wheel and 6” caster (7.5” mounting height) to have a piece of 1050 profile (1/2” spacer) between the axle mount and the profile. hope they work for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Interesting. I actually use them as a handle bar mount. I use threaded plates for my wheels. Also useful for an antenna mast brace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100sideprojects Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 This is what I did for someone that came to me with the same problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundsLikeJeremy Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 On 8/17/2018 at 5:06 PM, 100sideprojects said: This is what I did for someone that came to me with the same problem! What’s the brass ring inside the axle hole? Is that a bearing or just something to keep the axle snug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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