Recent content by mlmoelle

Thanks for the tip AlephZero. Having never done something like this before, I thought that extra cost of a custom shaft would be worth it. How much more, I don't know right now. I just wanted to try an avoid using a coupling and keep my connections to a minimum. I don't have access to a...

Wow, that was a fast response! Physics Forums is great! Thanks for the tips guys! I figured that finding a local machine shop is the way to go.

I have a rubber wheel that has a 1/2" plastic bore with a key slot in it (see attachment). I want to spin that wheel with a motor that has an 8mm straight shaft. I need some ideas on how to fasten the motor shaft to the wheel. I want to have a bearing opposite of the motor to keep the shaft...