Next lathe?

[DPittman]

I did order an inexpensive set of gear cutters though. I'll soon be able to make any gear I want.

Well not quite....you'll be able to cut any gear within that module what your cutter set cuts. There are so many different modules, DP's, and pressure angles it would get very expensive to own a set to cut every gear. But you probably meant you'll be able to cut any gear you need for your own particular lathe.

 

[Susquatch]

even guys with “a full gearbox” are not SOL if they start adding external change gears to their lathes.

The irony of your point just hit me! I couldn't help but laugh. I wish we could have met at the meet N greet at your place. Then you could appreciate my reply in the spirit in which I say it. Just picture an ugly old man with a totally ridiculous twinkle in his eye!

So basically, those with full gear box lathes can have what the change gear lathes have by adding a set of external change gears........ LOL!

Of course, you would quite rightfully respond with: ya, but how do make a change gear lathe into a full gear box lathe?

And also of course, the answer is ELS!

Yes, you are right. There is always a way!

Too much fun!

But you probably meant you'll be able to cut any gear you need for your own particular lathe.

Yup. Exactly.

 

[DavidR8]

I'm a few gears short of a full gearbox.