There was excellent response to the first solicitation, so with Mike's help, we've locked down a date for the gear making tutorial/demonstration -
Saturday Dec 11 at 1:00pm at Mike's shop. Should last about 2 hours.
If you are (still) interested, reply here and I will PM you his shop address and my contact info.
Here's what will be covered:
1 - what is a gear and how is it defined - how does one design a gear? What do all those terms mean?
2 - how to cut a gear - both CNC and "manual" (the latter is easier than you might think).
3 - how to calculate gear trains - ratios, shaft spacing, tolerances useful for wood, etc.
4 - ideas for shafts, bearings, etc.
5 - ideas for motor drives - after all, gears are meant to be driven!
6 - I am open to other requests - just let me know.
Looking forward to seeing everyone -
Participants:
1. Jim (creasman)
2.
3. Richard (Graywolf)
4. Charlie
5. (JohnnyR)
6.Rich (Mrfixit71)
I think we should hold this one to 6 people. Including Michael and Joe, that'll be 8 in Michael's shop which I think will be just right. If there's enough interest, maybe we can hold another one after the new year.
Saturday Dec 11 at 1:00pm at Mike's shop. Should last about 2 hours.
If you are (still) interested, reply here and I will PM you his shop address and my contact info.
Here's what will be covered:
1 - what is a gear and how is it defined - how does one design a gear? What do all those terms mean?
2 - how to cut a gear - both CNC and "manual" (the latter is easier than you might think).
3 - how to calculate gear trains - ratios, shaft spacing, tolerances useful for wood, etc.
4 - ideas for shafts, bearings, etc.
5 - ideas for motor drives - after all, gears are meant to be driven!
6 - I am open to other requests - just let me know.
Looking forward to seeing everyone -
Participants:
1. Jim (creasman)
2.
3. Richard (Graywolf)
4. Charlie
5. (JohnnyR)
6.Rich (Mrfixit71)
I think we should hold this one to 6 people. Including Michael and Joe, that'll be 8 in Michael's shop which I think will be just right. If there's enough interest, maybe we can hold another one after the new year.
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