Thread: 30 tooth gear for Herless lathe needed

What you want is a a gear with a 1.25 module pitch 19mm bore.
Did you try the Sydney office of H&F.
Most of the lathes of your size will have the same size gearing.
If you can ask them if they have any change gears in 30 teeth to suit an AL340.
Even if you cant get a gear of the exact width you can either machine it to length or make a spacer to bring it to 20mm long.
It will need to have a 5mm keyway in it,if you cant get one with a key as a replacement you will either have to get a key cut in it or shag around cutting it on the lathe or fileing it,wouldnt really matter if the keyway is a bit oversize as its only there to provide drive.

I have contacted Hare and Forbes in Sydney. I don't quite know whether I just got fobbed off. The spare parts man said he was in an office and that the parts were elsewhere and that everything was computerised. I gave him the dimensions. He might be able to get someone to have a look, but it might take a couple of days. I will sit tight for a couple of days. Kentower

I see you got that great customer service they are known for, LOL
Hopefully someone will ring you back.

This is whats written on the inside cover of their latest catalog.
Spare Parts
We carry one of the largest stock of spare parts for our Hafco machinery in the country. We have a dedicated team of employees whose sole job it is to assist you with your spare parts needed for now and in the future.

Then you ring up and get excuses.

Dave

No response from Hare and Forbes. So I'm still looking for someone that can give me a machine make and model etc with a similar 30 tooth gear that can still be purchased. Come on, there must be someone out there with that can point me in the right direction.
Thanks Ken

Yes it's called Google.

Gearsspurmodule125 - Small Mechanical Parts And Components

Thats ok if he wants stainless,still no key and then the spacer.

Originally Posted by Kentower

No response from Hare and Forbes. So I'm still looking for someone that can give me a machine make and model etc with a similar 30 tooth gear that can still be purchased. Come on, there must be someone out there with that can point me in the right direction.
Thanks Ken

I'll have a look at my lathe in the morning and let you know if I have 1 similar
Pete

Thanks Bryan, I think you may have put me on the right track. I won't use the firm you suggested (I think mild steel will be the go). I'll find one here or overseas that will do the lot (put the keyway in as well). However, I will wait a few days hoping someone will come up with one similar off a current machine.

I just checked my Toolex 12x36 lathe and I only have a 28 and not a 30.

Dave

Might of tracked one down let me know if your interested,will be around $40 plus my costs.

Pipeclay,Yes. I,ll get you to get one for me. I have just gone out and given it a complete measure with a micrometer. Just been looking at this site, trying to work out if I can contact you via it (it seems I can't) do you need a phone or email contact (or vice versa)
Thanks Ken

Hi,
Just click on his name and a window will drop down and you can select either private message or email.

Dave