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| PJW:
Hi I have a clarke mill drill x2 type machine, I have now broken the gear in the headstock for the second time now, I did have a spare so I am not stuck. is there a belt conversion available for this type of machine? I have tried to replace my spare but cant get one till the end of the month :doh: can anyone help please? Peter |
| awemawson:
Bad luck I have no experience of this machine but the questions occur to me - why two broken gears in such a short time? What material are they made from? Are you perhaps overloading the machine? I'd imagine it's probably a standard imperial or metric size, though the bore may be a special. There are specialty gear suppliers 'out there' who can supply over night if needed. I use HPC, but google will find others http://www.hpcgears.com/ |
| John Rudd:
There are many variants of the X2 mill....and a number of variations on a belt drive. I converted mine ( a Chester offering) to belt drive using the Jerry Rollet plans and have never looked back..... There are metal gears about but I dont see the point as the belt conversion makes the machine so much quieter...... Drop me an email and I'll forward you a copy of the plans if you want to go this route.......... |
| Deko:
Hi Peter, You could no doubt get a new gear from www.arceurotrade.co.uk ,they carry lots of spares and a quick word with anyone there and they will tell you a) if they have one that will fit, and b) how soon they could get one to you. I have found over the years that they are very quick with deliveries and good on price. Cheers Dek. P.S. You are not a million miles from Harrogate so get yourself over there on Saturday and have a natter with a few of us balmpots. |
| Stilldrillin:
Peter. As you mentioned, elsewhere. You'd like to make your own belt conversion. Seems John's your man, for plans..... :smart: But, if you're stuck for replacements, I've got a couple of sets, under my bench....... :thumbup: David D |
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