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Thanks Ken those look about right.
Pat
Interesting stuff

Harold_V wrote:
If you happen to have a spare gear with an equal number of teeth, you can make a simple indexing fixture that attaches to the end of the spindle, using the gear for indexing.
Harold

10-4 good idea
thanks Pat

If you have a drop spindle mill (BP type), there's no reason why you can't single point machine the spline (in the part), assuming you have a rotary table. It's not that big of a deal, assuming you're adept at grinding HSS toolbits. Harold Wish I had room for a mill in my garage, do have a decent l...

Here is a link to what I'm trying to duplicate, click the pictures they blow up.
http://s925.photobucket.com/user/tapkoo ... t=3&page=1

Whoa Pat.... I hope that 3 grand was to broach a whole big bunch of 'em..... :shock: You might call someone like Dumont or Hassay-Savage...and see what a serrated broach costs from them, if you haven't. Although....with a bit of creative grinding and some Kasenit, using an old shifter shaft, that m...

Thanks Bill
I talked to a couple machine shops, $2,200 to$3000
not worth it to me.
Might get a used shift shaft and make a broach out of it.
Thanks again Pat

I want to size a shift lever splined shaft
It's a shifter on a motor cycle.
machinery's hand book has involute and straight splines
it's a star shape with about 30 points.
Where do I find out if it's a standard size?
Thanks Pat

Kevin_S wrote:Are we talking nail polish it self or nail polish remover? Because nail polish remover is acetone not lacquer thinner. Nail polish is lacquer based paint.
-Kevin S.

You're right I left out a word "remover", and it was lacquer thinner way back when.

Word to the wise. Finger nail polish remover used to be lacquer thinner, till some one decided it was dangerous. There was a plumber who used to wash his hands every day with it. To remove the ABS and PVC glue from them. It' absorbed and goes straight to the liver. He didn't get a needed organ donat...

I know this is an old thread, but I'm curious.
What is in ATF, that makes is so useful.
I use a mixture of it and fuel oil on my lathe and
don't have rust problems in an unheated garage.
Thanks Pat

Thanks Ken
these might be what I'm looking for
http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Sca ... ontroller/
Setting dies, although they may use washers. They have the right form.
I see it's a sharp 3 or 4 sided point. Doesn't need to be fluted, much easier to fabricate.
Pat

Thanks for the input guys. At first I had an idea I might be able to come up with a couple little parts and sell them to hobby guys. After talking with a buddy, I realized it had been done before. I use pop cans- coffee cans etc, when joining, either epoxy or pop rivets. I'm thinking of modifying my...