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Re: Karma? Bah!

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Dev One wrote:
16 Apr 2022, 10:42
3D printer job?
Keith
Hi Keith,
Have considered that. The large gear at the bottom is helical and would be difficult to draw at the requisite accuracy from scratch.
I have experienced this when creating knurled edges on some of my parts, creating segments, then copying and adjusting angles to complete the circle.
I can buy PLA/carbon fibre filament, which I imagine would be stronger than the standard PLA which I've been using.

In short, my first option is to try the casting.
If that fails, then I might just have to improve my engineering drawing skills, or find software to shortcut the process.

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Helical - hmmm that puts a different degree of difficulty into a project unless Citroen can help I suppose?
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I've found a "codeblock" for making helical gears, now I have to find how to turn it into a useable drawing :doh:
EDIT:
I'm coming to grips with customising the codeblocks, and have discovered the button which generates the drawing :excited:
This opens up a whole world of possibilities; I only hope that my battered mind (no exaggeration btw) can absorb the necessaries.

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Airspeed wrote:
16 Apr 2022, 03:26
Continuing the saga...

Replacement nylon gear available for AU$99. That's not going to happen.
Mike, I'm making you a Yorkshireman. You have the right qualities. :lol: :agree:

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Filonian wrote:
20 Apr 2022, 10:31
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Mike, I'm making you a Yorkshireman. You have the right qualities. :lol: :agree:

Graham
Thanks Graham!
Does this mean I need to get measured for a cloth cap?
Should I go for moleskin? I think I prefer them to the Harris Tweed material.

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Airspeed wrote:
22 Apr 2022, 12:33
Filonian wrote:
20 Apr 2022, 10:31
........
Mike, I'm making you a Yorkshireman. You have the right qualities. :lol: :agree:

Graham
Thanks Graham!
Does this mean I need to get measured for a cloth cap?
Aye, tha munt go on Ilklw Moor baht one.

Graham
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