[simpits-tech] Marv... :)

Steve Wilson simpits-tech@simpits.org
Thu, 2 May 2002 17:42:00 -0400


For that matter, Gene, why couldn't *you* whip up something on that fancy
digital CNC you bought three years ago?

Steve

----- Original Message -----
From: <lt1_z28@swbell.net>
To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 5:29 PM
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Marv... :)


> Steve Wilson wrote:
> >
> > Have you considered R/C model car gearsets, Gene?  I have no direct
> > experience, but I remember going into a hobby shop once that specialized
in
> > these beasts and the wall was literally covered in aftermarket gears.
Not
> > sure you could find a rack there too, but it may be worth checking.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Gene Buckle" <geneb@deltasoft.com>
> > To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 1:23 PM
> > Subject: [simpits-tech] Marv... :)
> >
> > > Do you have a source for the slide or linear pots you *were* going to
use?
> > > I can't seem to find squat in the motion range I need.  The rack &
pinion
> > > would be as expensive to do as the linear pots and they don't make a
> > > pinion gear with a 1/4" bore (at least not from Small Parts).
> > >
> > > Thanks!
>
> Check out allelectronics.com. They have a few gears, chains, pulleys,
> belts, etc. If you can't find anything let me know and I'll make
> something on the lathe.
> --
> Steve
> lt1_z28@swbell.net http://www.mysticz28.org/
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> sandwich.
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