Metal gears for 7x12s

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Metal gears for 7x12s

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03-17-2013, 09:57 AM

(03-17-2013, 03:59 AM)Brian Wrote: Buy the way in answer to your question Ed ,I have had no problems with the gears; But I am afraid that with the new motor
I may inadvertantly over load them , causing the lathe to be out of use for a long period while I wait for parts . A big problem on this island.
Brian.

I'd be far more afraid of twisting/bending the spindle... Heavy cuts might also twist the bed, imparting a "unique" taper to the work.

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Metal gears for 7x12s - by Brian - 03-15-2013, 11:43 AM

RE: Metal gears for 7x12s - by EdK - 03-15-2013, 12:57 PM

RE: Metal gears for 7x12s - by stevec - 03-15-2013, 03:09 PM

RE: Metal gears for 7x12s - by sasquatch - 03-15-2013, 06:51 PM

RE: Metal gears for 7x12s - by stevec - 03-15-2013, 07:16 PM

RE: Metal gears for 7x12s - by EdK - 03-15-2013, 07:48 PM

RE: Metal gears for 7x12s - by EdK - 03-15-2013, 07:00 PM

RE: Metal gears for 7x12s - by dallen - 03-15-2013, 10:03 PM