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    Main.HandmadeGearsr1.5 - 19 Feb 2007 - 19:39 - ZachSmithtopic end
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    How to Make Handmade Gears

    Tools Required

    Drill or Drill Press

    Drill Bits / Hole Saws

    Vice or Clamps

    Cheap Threaded Rod / Nuts / Washers

    Pliers, etc.

    Consumables Needed

    CAPA Thermoplastic

    A low temperature plastic that you will use to form the gear itself. You can get it here.?

    Timer Belt

    This is used as the form for the gear. It should be cut off from the same type of belt as you intend to drive the gear with. It should be $X mm thick.

    Acrylic Sheets

    These are your standard acrylic sheets you can buy in most hardware stores. Make sure they are 7mm thick.

    Make It!

    Please read the Working With Thermoplastic guide first

    Cut and assemble mold

    Fill mold with plastic

    Press plastic into gear shape

    Trim it and finish

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