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Re: Where to buy dog shifting parts?
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Originally Posted by SerpentEagle View Post
Does anyone now where I can buy shifting dogs (the part that locks onto the gear) other than from andymark?

Also, can anyone tell me if and how this axle could be machined (this is off of a WCP DS shifting gearbox):


I'm attempting to design a 2 speed gearbox for the first time, so any pointers would be appreciated.
You would need both a mill and a lathe the machine a stepped hex shaft like that. Start with a piece of hex stock (make sure it's the proper alloy!) the largest size required, clamp it to a flat surface, and sequentially face mill each edge down to the smaller size. The mill would also be used to put the slot in the shaft. Following this, a lathe would be used to round down the other end, bore the pin hole, and put the snap ring groove in.
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