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    Gday members
    First I have my first lathe it's a qualos Australian built lathe. But I have found a worn gear in the carriage apron. Would anybody know of some spare parts for sale or would any members have a hobb that would be interested in giving me a quote on making a new one.
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    Stewart

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    Would you be able to pop up the gear specs like number of teeth, diametral pitch and gear style (I'm assuming it's a spur gear?) As well as material I'm sure one of us can help.

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    A hob is not the only way to make a gear. As Ralph said, put up some sizes and a pic or two and someone should be able to help.

    Michael

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    Thanks for the reply. It's a (or was) a worm wheel gear made or cast iron I can't measure the pitch because it is so bad but a rough measurement is on od of 2 inches. How do you post pictures? I have them all on my phone but can't work out how.
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    When you go to reply to thread there is either a paperclip that lets you attach things or the picture looking button in the second row

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    So (roughly) 2" OD; how many teeth and how wide are the teeth. Is there a hole through the centre or is it on a shaft?

    Michael

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    Thanks Michael I should of said I'm using my phone, maybe I need the app I will try downloading it tomorrow.
    The gear has a bore through it and is sized at .750 there where 22 teeth the total gear depth is .970 it has a counterbore bore at one end and a internal taper at the end which acts as a cone clutch. This engages drive to the cross slide. I hope this makes a little more sense hopefully I can post pictures soon.
    Again thanks for your help.
    Stewart

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    Hi Stewart, if you scroll to the bottom of the page, you’ll see a link to take you to the “Full Site”, once you’ve done that, you’ll see the options that Michael is talking about
    Cheers

    DJ

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    Wow thanks!!!!!! now lets see if I can work this out!

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    The pictures help, so thanks for that.
    That certainly is worn. Not sure how it would have gotten that bad but these things happen

    I'd be willing to have a look at it for you, although you would be up for postage and maybe something for material.

    Michael

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    Thanks Michael I have sent you a message.
    Stewart

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    I'll put my hand up as a second option if Michael can't. I was actually doing a one-off worm/wheel set at work yesterday and today

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    Thanks for the offer will keep you in mind!

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