Build a Simple Gear at Home | DIY Gear Tutorial

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around methods for building a simple gear at home, specifically in the context of creating a clock mechanism. Participants explore various techniques and tools that can be utilized in the DIY process.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests scribing a gear on brass, using a hacksaw, drill, and file, noting the process is time-consuming but feasible.
  • Another participant inquires about the technique of gear hobbing, implying it could be a relevant method for gear creation.
  • A later reply mentions the possibility of using a rapid prototyping machine, although no further details are provided.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple approaches to gear construction, but there is no consensus on the best method or the effectiveness of the suggested techniques.

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Some methods mentioned may depend on the availability of tools and materials, and the discussion does not resolve the practicality or efficiency of each approach.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in DIY projects, mechanical engineering, or clock-making may find the discussion relevant.

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Hi,
I want to build a simple clock of gears.
How I can build a simple gear at home.
Thank you...
 
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You can scribe a gear (straight cut teeth) on a piece of brass. Use a hacksaw to cut off the bulk of the material, a drill to bore out the shaft hole, and then a file to shave everything down to the final shape. Very time consuming, but it will work non the less.
 
rapid prototyping machine?
 

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