I am having a difficulty sourcing the pins,

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I am having a difficulty sourcing the pins, the 2x10’s are easy to find but others not so much. Any suggestions on where to look?

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If you dont mind cutting them to length, you can get them here: http://amzn.com/B00JR5C9N0

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You get your metal rods here and then cut them to your needs.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5pcs-200mmx2mm-Stainless-Steel-Round-Axles-Shaft-Rod-Bar-for-RC-Model-Car-/191377251412?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5Pcs-350mm-Length-3mm-Diameter-Stainless-Steel-Round-Rod-Axle-for-RC-Model-/291270087536?

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What is the best way you have found to cut the pieces?

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I haven’t gotten that far. I’m waiting for them to ship. I ordered them on http://www.aliexpress.com/. You can also get the bearings there.

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I cut some of them with metal saw and a some with pliers tool.

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This is the link I posted in another post. It has almost exact lengths needed. It also includes bolts/screws and nuts.

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Brandon - did you have any issues on the pins that were not the correct size or were they close enough? That’s a helpful list and wish I would have started with this!

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Aaron - I just have my RC build mocked up right now. I still waiting on parts I need to complete the build. I ordered the longer pins, but might order the ones in the list so I don’t have to cut them. When I first started this build I had trouble finding pieces. I hope that list helps.

I do have a question about the pins. Are they pressed in to hold the hubs?

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Thanks for the insight, I have all of the printed parts and some of the screws and this is all very helpful. I am not sure about the hubs as I haven’t gotten that far

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I updated the link. The spreadsheet as multiple tabs. You can get the exact quantities at Fastenal. The pins are much cheaper at McMaster-Carr and you get way more then you need for less. I will probably add more parts on there when I get a chance. I personally like to order this stuff online then run around looking for parts. Also the faster you can get the item the better in my opinion.

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Ok, I am leaning toward buying the actual long pins and attempting to cut them down, I’ll see how it goes I guess :slight_smile: