Involute Gears 16DP 14-1/2PA Set

[G-ManBart]

I recently bought a dividing head that I plan to set up on my smaller horizontal mill and need to get some involute cutters. My first project calls for 16DP with a 14-1/2 PA so I'm looking for a set of those first. Ideally I'd like a set with 1" bores as I have 1" arbors for both of my horizontal mills. For a deal I can work with 7/8" and 1-1/4" bores as well since I have arbors in those sizes for my larger horizontal. I'm still looking for arbors in other sizes for the smaller mill (B&S 9).

 

[Illinoyance]

You might find a set of change gears on line. Otherwise you can order individual gears from eBay vendors.

 

[G-ManBart]

You might find a set of change gears on line. Otherwise you can order individual gears from eBay vendors.

I'm sure I can buy the gear I need...it's for a Clausing and they have it in stock (around $65 which isn't crazy) but I've been wanting to get set up to make gears for a while. I plan to dedicate my smaller horizontal to mostly just gears and keyways.

I've been checking eBay every day and haven't had any luck finding the combo I'm looking for. There is a large, national gear company locally and they advertise selling involute cutters, to include new old stock stuff as well as used, but sharpened, etc. I'm going to call them in a week or so if I don't have luck elsewhere and see what they can offer.

 

[francist]

I bought a complete set of 20 DP cutters from these guys several years ago. Yes they’re in the UK so shipping wasn’t quite as fast as North America but not crazy and I’ve been satisfied with the cutters for what I do. I remember I had to get mine in two stages because they didn’t have all in stock at the same time, and that seems to still be the case now. I took the risk that the missing ones would eventually show up and they did so maybe it’s just an ordering thing with them, I don’t know. If you were considering it you could always ask if the others were expected or not.

16 DP Involute Gear Cutters HSS Archives - RDG Tools

www.rdgtools.co.uk

 

[snoopdog]

I have some extras in 1.25 bore, I'll take a look this weekend and let you know.

 

[G-ManBart]

I bought a complete set of 20 DP cutters from these guys several years ago. Yes they’re in the UK so shipping wasn’t quite as fast as North America but not crazy and I’ve been satisfied with the cutters for what I do. I remember I had to get mine in two stages because they didn’t have all in stock at the same time, and that seems to still be the case now. I took the risk that the missing ones would eventually show up and they did so maybe it’s just an ordering thing with them, I don’t know. If you were considering it you could always ask if the others were expected or not.

16 DP Involute Gear Cutters HSS Archives - RDG Tools

www.rdgtools.co.uk

That's an option, although the exact ones I needed aren't listed. I'd have to compare cost with the local place after I hear back from them.