And now for something completely different
The change gears were really getting on my nerves.
So a gearbox is the new order of the day.
Convince me you are serious in PM, or can contribute and I'll share code an BOM.
The current boggle is sourcing pinion/spur gear stock.
All the gears are 24 DPI 14.5 degree pressure angle.
I'd rather cut off and finish the gears myself as individual gears are $25 and up.
If I'm going to the bother of building one I may as well build a few, or at least the parts for a few.
Anyone that has 6" tooling they can spare can also contact me in PM.
I'm not comfortable releasing the code in public as nearly all of it isn't mine. It may not seem like much on the surface but there are hours of work here without counting the years of experience that led up to it. In short I will reasonably protect the intellectual property and the author will know where each copy is.
I'm getting construction help from the usual suspects.
Tooling , unique and ubiquitous is from Joel @ mymachineshop.net
If you make chips you need to know these guys
https://www.standardcutting.com/
Service parts for the lathe are from
TMcNett@clausingsc.com
The machine shipping is through Fastenal, Blue Lane. Michelle is great to work with.
Additional support from
https://www.facebook.com/groups/956121484439805 The atlas group on FaceBook
Robert Downs WA5CAB and the members of
https://www.hobby-machinist.com
These guys do amazing things in miniature and have been a great help.
https://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/
Many thanks to the patient and humorous knowledge of the members at
https://groups.io/g/atlas-craftsman.
https://www.dotheton.com
The membership here
I can't do these things without family.
Mom
Keith
John
Ben
Sinon
Ryan
Rob
Dave
Chris , how do you put up with me ?
Gary , why do you keep picking up the phone?
Pete , I haven't quit yet!
Dennis (SK)
Morrie (SK) Jim , I love you brother. I can't say enough about ...
Fantom the wonder dog
And very special Thank You to Wonder Woman for putting up with me.
Okay , so it reads like a rehearsed acceptance speech. It needed to be said. it's my post and I can do what I want with it.
So starts another chapter in
Meanwhile, out in the garage.
And so it goes ...