This is probably the most complicated part I've machined. A friend asked if I could make a shaft coupler that had an internal hex on one end, and an internal involute spline on the other. Since I have a metal shaper, I said I should be able to do that... Of course, I used every other machine in the shop in the process. I ended up cutting the spline on the shaper, but made a broach for the hex end, following the method shown by Clickspring in this video: Spare Parts #13 - Making A Square Broach
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This is probably the most complicated part I've machined. A friend asked if I could make a shaft coupler that had an internal hex on one end, and an internal involute spline on the other. Since I have a metal shaper, I said I should be able to do that... Of course, I used every other machine in the shop in the process. I ended up cutting the spline on the shaper, but made a broach for the hex end, following the method shown by Clickspring in this video: Spare Parts #13 - Making A Square Broach
If you like shapers and you're not watching Rustinox, you should check out his channel: @rustinox
If you like what I'm doing here and find some value in it, consider supporting my work on Patreon. Patrons get ad-free videos, behind the scenes content, and a deep feeling of satisfaction and well being that come with knowing they're helping me create.
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In getting ready for this, I was able to find the pats diagram for the pump, it shows a one-piece, rigid coupler attached to the shaft. In fact, the shaft and coupler are listed as one part number. It’s not a lovejoy or other sort of flexible coupler. And yes, the fit on the spline as shown is probably a little tighter than it should be, but after several rounds of assembly and disassembly, the fit did loosen up a bit. I’m assuming there are some small burrs in there that got knocked down. If I had to do it over again, I probably would make take another .001 off. Additionally, the hex shaft is about .003” under the nominal dimension, and I made the broach to the nominal dimension, so there’s some wiggle on the connection on the hex end, so I’m not particularly worried about misalignment or vibration issues. Also, a flexible coupler probably wouldn’t have fit in the pump housing.
The other two things that come up are 1) why not modify the shafts, and 2) why buy something to make it work. The answer is: because Jeremy Makes Things. I wanted to see if I could do this, and do it as close to the right way as possible. I knew the theory behind doing an internal spline, but theory and practice are two different things. I wanted to push my skills. As happy as I am with the end result, this project was just as much about going through the process.