Machining tapered shaft
05-12-2003, 11:39 AM
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Machining tapered shaft
I just bought a new steering wheel for my boat. It has a 3/4" tapered shaft with a keyway. Tried to put it on my cruiser, didn't fit. It looks to have a 7/8" tapered shaft with keyway.
Is there a tool used to machine out tapered shaft cutouts, like on IB props, etc. Or do I just get out a grinder and enlarge it freehand?
Gary
Is there a tool used to machine out tapered shaft cutouts, like on IB props, etc. Or do I just get out a grinder and enlarge it freehand?
Gary
05-12-2003, 02:10 PM
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Depends on the taper, but you may be able to find the correct taper reamer which would allow you to do the wheel by hand (provided the key is still deep enough). Look at www.mcmaster.com
-Greg
-Greg
