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I am looking to make a couple of tables that raise and lower. Each
would have a handle at one end, which when turned lifts or lowers the
top. The proposal is to use 2 screws linked to the handle shaft by a 2
pairs of miter gears.

I am having trouble finding an econmical source for suitable miter
gears. They do not need to be high quality or extremely large, but
need to accept/have up to a 3/4" diameter bore. They could even be a
strong plastic. Anyone have a suggestion where I could find something
suitable; preferrably in Canada?


Both Browning and Boston Gear sell such critters here in the States. I
can't imagine you couldn't find them in Canada as well. They tend to come
with stock bores and are not heat treated so they can be modified to your
particular requirements, or used as they come. You could probably select a
gear of the right diameter and bore size with a little luck.
Here's a link to one supplier:

https://sdp-si.com/eStore/Direct.asp...4&CP=Gears.htm

If you don't find what you're looking for here, do a search for "miter
gears" on http://www.dogpile.com/ where you'll find a large number of
suppliers that sell online.

Harold

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Harold