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Re: 25# Sprockets

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Originally Posted by sanddrag View Post
We machined 22 tooth #25 sprockets from 7075-T6 bar stock due to the quantity we needed. Took probably 10 minutes apiece including hex broaching. Saved hundreds of dollars doing it ourselves. Had to play with cutter comp for chain fitment. Had trouble finding accurate CAD.
for $5 each, I'm surprised you did this! That's a crazy amount of work to avoid a $5 sprocket.