Finding Small Motor Gears: Shafts, Couplings & More

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Finding small motor gears, shafts, and couplings can be challenging, especially for those needing specific parts like those used in basic electric motors. Hobby stores often have limited selections, primarily focusing on drive gears. Online resources such as smallparts.com and Stock Drive are recommended for a wider variety of small-scale components. Users are encouraged to explore these options for better availability. Seeking assistance from specialized suppliers may yield better results in sourcing the required parts.
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I was curious if anyone knew where a person could find a various assortment of gears, such as used on radio shacks basic electric motors. I need a wide range of gears, shafts and couplings, but I'm having trouble finding such small scale parts.

I would think a hobbie store would have some of the items I need, but they usually only carry drive gears, and a fairly limited assortment.

Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Did you look at http://www.smallparts.com? They've got, well, small parts. Or how about Stock Drive ? I'm not sure exactly what you're looking for, but you could check them out. Good luck.
 

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