[TowerTalk] Worm Gears

[John Santillo N2HMM]

We've used exposed worm gears (88:1) successfully for many years on a
tower trailer. It does require lubricant and should be replaced after ten
years of use but they do work well.

73,

John
N2HMM


> I know we can buy them and that they “work” somewhat as advertized,
> but I’ve never seen a serious worm gear application that didn’t
> involve
> Running in an oil bath in a closed housing.
> In that environment, I’d guess one could get some hydrodynamic oiling,
> greatly reducing friction and wear.
> Now to find ham priced reducers!  off to the jukyard.
> WL
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