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M4 Sherman
23-05-2006, 10:14
[cdm-description=photo]25005[/cdm-description]

HUNT397
23-05-2006, 10:22
Looks nice. just a sugestion for you try using hex shaft. It makes it easy to fix if something breaks and holds the gear better than a key-way. A hex broach can be purchased from McMaster or Small parts for about $100. But it is worth every penny. Team 397 has used it every year since 2002 on anything that we can, even plastic inserts to drive a pvc tube.

Kyle Love
23-05-2006, 17:06
I see lots of practice for someone on a lathe! :)

lukevanoort
23-05-2006, 18:02
Looks nice. just a sugestion for you try using hex shaft. It makes it easy to fix if something breaks and holds the gear better than a key-way. A hex broach can be purchased from McMaster or Small parts for about $100. But it is worth every penny. Team 397 has used it every year since 2002 on anything that we can, even plastic inserts to drive a pvc tube.
Agreed, although we don't have a hex broach, it is really an awesome method to transfer torque between gears and shafts. (Wheels too if you're into live axles)