Seeking advice for a secure hand crank
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Seeking advice for a secure hand crank

January 12, 2026
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I’m designing an interactive art piece for public display that will include a simple LEGO hand crank driving a perpendicular shaft. Since it may be used by young kids I’d like to create a crank that cannot be pulled off. For both shafts I’m currently using a “technic axle with stop” with the stop on the inside, which successfully keeps the axle and gear from being pulled out. And for the crank I’m currently using a “Crank 1x3, Steering Knuckle Arm” with the friction axle hole slid onto the...

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