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Old 03-24-2006 | 02:16 PM
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Well, I'm having a great time flying 3D, which means I'm bending motor shafts. Every Hacker outrunner comes with 3 extras, but to buy another motor to get 3 shafts means each extra shaft is costing me a little over $23 -- just a tad steep. And I can't seem to find 3 mm steel rod at my local hardware store, although they do have 3 mm drill bits which will do in a pinch.

I would prefer to just buy a 3-foot (OK, 1-meter) length of material and cut it into sections as needed. Any ideas on where to obtain such a thing?

Thanks!

(p.s. No points for saying "Europe" ... )
Old 03-24-2006 | 05:41 PM
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Try www.mcmaster.com It will take a little time to find but they have everything! Hope this helps
Old 03-24-2006 | 05:51 PM
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Wow! Looks like part no. 1272T12, enough for 18 crashes at $7.48 plus shipping. Thanks!

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