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Default Recasting a broken small nylon gear
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On Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:19:57 -0600, msg wrote:


I needed to repair an Exabyte 8505 8mm tape drive which had a broken 14 tooth
approx 3/8 inch diameter nylon gear in the cartridge handling mechanism, and
lacking suitable spares, I decided to attempt to reform the gear; this post
describes the method and results.


Gear sizes are standardized. It would be easier to find the raw
spur gear stock and re-machine the bore and length to suit your
purpose. Check the "Machinery's Handbook" for sizes.


It would indeed by nice to have a variety of standard nylon gear stock
on hand; has anyone found a cheap source for such kits?

Michael
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