(06-26-2014, 05:53 AM)Mayhem Wrote: To be honest - the work isn't pretty but functional beats pretty hands down in my opinion. I repaired some broken teeth on the bull gear of my lathe by drilling and tapping to suit some 1/4" some mild steel rod that I threaded to suit. I then filling the void with brazing rod and then hand filed to shape. However, it was a much bigger gear with large teeth. So far, so good.
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I wouldn't have thought of that , but that's how I learn new things , great idea ! I will try this the next time I find an excuse . I assume this was a cast iron gear ?
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