Building with VEX Parts - Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. this open ended tool fits nuts and standoffs
  2. 6. commonly used to attach bearings, but Mr. Timmerman recommends using a screw/nut instead
  3. 8. the flat metal assembly piece measured by the number of square holes it has
  4. 10. a specialty gears that intersect at a 90 degree angle
  5. 11. come in many sizes and are identified by their number of teeth
  6. 13. tightening mechanism that is very thin and can be used in some locations where it is practical
  7. 14. square metal rod with rounded corners, used as a main motion piece
  8. 16. a type of gear that engages with the links of a chain
  9. 17. use this piece to provide low-friction for shafts to easily turn in
  10. 19. a fastener to keep shafts in place and prevents wheels from falling off
  11. 20. and is fixed below a vehicle
  12. 21. 90 degree bent metal assembly part
  13. 22. a hardware piece used to create or maintain a space between two items to reduce friction.
Down
  1. 1. a specialty gear which mimics a spiraled revolving cylinder
  2. 2. a specialty gear that provides a mechanical connection between two non-parallel shafts.
  3. 4. a circular object that rotates on an
  4. 5. a specialty assembly piece that is used to fasten 2 or more structure pieces together
  5. 7. be careful to not round or “strip out” the socket on the head of the screw if these are not fully inserted into the socket
  6. 9. have a ring of “teeth” on one side of them to prevent loosening over time
  7. 12. a lever looking piece used to input motion
  8. 15. is used to create space between two parts, while adding stability
  9. 17. a special assembly piece designed to serve as a foundation for a variety of projects
  10. 18. a specialty gear which creates "reciprocating rotation"
  11. 22. Metal components can be attached together using these, come in a variety of sizes