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Originally Posted by GeeTwo
it might be more efficient (especially if you were to put this into production) to start with 3/16" steel plate (or even better a thick washer) and cut the teeth. The teeth could also then have a more rectangular encoder-like shape.
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For production you would probably choose to replace the entire bronze input coupler with a ferrous version that includes the external teeth.
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Originally Posted by GeeTwo
I'd give us a 50/50 shot at it, after spending a few more thousand dollars on tools that we never let a student touch.)
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All lathe operations were done on a machine that I picked up off Craigslist for $200.