tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152816118846777833.post7585655739707960055..comments2023-11-03T08:29:26.653-05:00Comments on Spectrum 3847 Blog: Day 29: Adventures in Making a Rack and PinionJAGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988177008262087927noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152816118846777833.post-16161125539976091742017-02-06T10:07:01.812-06:002017-02-06T10:07:01.812-06:00Seconded, I had the exact same thought when I saw ...Seconded, I had the exact same thought when I saw that. Ideally you have the screws at least as far apart vertically as horizontally. With you pushing in the center, you can probably get away with half as far apart vertically as horizontally.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436058028985733204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152816118846777833.post-58676482770721082422017-02-05T10:25:05.507-06:002017-02-05T10:25:05.507-06:00You might consider adding a second shoulder screw ...You might consider adding a second shoulder screw in each slot. The two you have in line with the spur gear won't offer much torque resistance, and I worry that the plate will quickly turn off-kilter and jam.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879324224154274941noreply@blogger.com