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Good source for small motor and metal gears?
Does anyone have a good source for small motors and metal gears? I was surprised to find that I can 3D print plastic gears cheaper than buying them at a local hobby store but would prefer metal if I can find them. I need between 1" and 2" sizes, and not just random pieces. They need to be the same pitch so they'll mesh.
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4 years ago
Why not do three r's and reduce your cost, reuse motors out of old tape decks and vcrs' (and gears) and recycle the rest of it.
Reply 4 years ago
Thanks for the suggestion. This is for an artistic piece and I think I've settled upon a custom designed gear that I'll get 3D printed. I found a local guy that will do the 12 I need for the same price shapeways.com wanted for two.
4 years ago
For metal gears try Stock Drive Products-
https://sdp-si.com/?aspxerrorpath=/eStore/Direct.a...
McMaster- Carr is also great for gears.
For small motors try Pololu-
https://www.pololu.com/category/22/motors-and-gearboxes