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Re: worn out steering gears
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:06 am
by thebuildist
I think your dovetail cutter can do a fine job, easily good enough. It will be cool to hear a comparison of difficulty/time vs. results acheived.
Bob
Re: worn out steering gears
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:14 am
by Eugen
I am officially jealous on you guys with your milling machines.
Re: worn out steering gears
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:21 am
by Eugen
@DavidBarkey is this the part that needs to be fixed?
Re: worn out steering gears
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 1:55 pm
by DavidBarkey
Eugen wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:21 am
@DavidBarkey is this the part that needs to be fixed?
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Yes, the center teeth are worn out selector gear
New style stamped and machined steel
old style case steel and machined
Dave
Re: worn out steering gears
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 2:01 pm
by DavidBarkey
Gordy . Cast steel it is . Good call .
Bob looks like I have some more lathe work to do to get ready for the cutter to arrive.
Thanks guys
Dave