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I just looked closely at the plastic gear picture. They are not what I need. The brass gear below is the tooth profile I need.

I would like to cut approximately 50 each of the following gears: 12mm w 12 teeth, 20mm w 20 teeth, 30mm w 30 teeth and 40mm w 40 teeth. All will be 5mm thick, made of brass. Each size will need to mesh with all others. Picture attached is an example in plastic. I have a mill and dividing...

Plastic gears

The attached picture is part of a larger project, a kinetic sculpture. The aluminum tube is just under 2 inches OD and 1.5 inches ID. I need to cut a series of slots as indicated by the wide lines. I will not be able to spin the tube during the cutting operation, because it will be 30 inches...

I've been lurking around the site a little bit but thought it was time for me to start a thread of my own. I should first mention that I have zero experience as a machinist. I am working at a public Makerspace and primarily using a jet lathe and milling machine. I've got more hours than I...

That's a great looking carborator. Thanks!

Most chainsaw carbs would be 2 stroke, I'm guessing. Do I need a 4 stroke carb?

I have a vintage Briggs & Stratton 5s, similar to the one in the attached picture. However, my carburetor and gas tank are long gone. I would like to run this engine using a more modern setup, which would include a stand alone gas tank and hose running from the tank to a carburetor. I have...

I did a google 'search for this image' and found this information at the Craftsmanship Museum in California: 4-Cylinder Engine, designed and built in, San Diego, California, 1927. L=10", W=7", H=8", Weight=12 lb 4 0z An instructor (Mr. Gay) and his class at the Naval Machinist School produced...

I've been viewing threads for several days but this is my 1st post. This picture is on my laptop but I can't for the life of me remember the source. Can anyone identify this engine or provide additional details? Thanks in advance. jim