How to make wood gears super simple!

Its allot of fun to use homemade wood gears in DIY projects and machines but laying them out and cutting them can be a bit of a pain. Not to mention they are not very good in high r.p.m. applications. So here is the easiest way possible i could think of to make gears at home.
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[@rroe5718]

Absolutely GENIUS!!!!!! I am making a Mechanical Harmonograph machine. It's a fancy Spiralgraph that you may have played with as a kid. This is much simplier though and will do ten times what the Spiralgraph does. Only problem was I needed to cut some wood gears so I searched KZbin. Low and behold, I ran into your brillant video and this was to good to be true. Can't thank you enough.

[@JohnHeisz]

That's not bad at all! Good thinking on that one, Izzy :)

[@izzyswan]

John Heisz Thank You John. I can see using these gear for tons of future projects.

[@jokowi-seso6448]

You're idea always best of the best. Thanks my brother

[@Jim-wv1vk]

OMG! That's exactly what I had visualized yesterday while trying to find a simpler way to make some wooden gears but I had no idea that it was possible because I didn't know you could use timing belts for it. Thank you so much izzy you have saved me a heap of stress as I don't have precision equipment for accurately cutting and drilling and my feeble attempts so far have been pathetic. This one even I should be able to make work after seeing that oval demo.

[@PlayNowWorkLater]

8 years and going strong! Still very applicable for projects today.

[@davegibbon456]

Hi Izzy, I love it when people come up with inventive ways of repurposing items, and you are one of the most innovative, truly inspirational. Thanks so much for everything you share, kind regards, Dave.

[@koryjames5881]

Fantastic idea Izzy. Simple and very effective.

[@MarcSchaefermeyer]

My first thought was that you were going to just have your shapeoko cut them out! This was really great and much more informative than I first expected! Thanks Izzy!

[@AppliedScience]

That's a great hack! Thanks for sharing.

[@StephenTack]

That's useful.

[@MrJohnnyboyrebel]

This opens the door to many possibilities! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@McGinnsWoodShop]

Sweetness! So many will benefit from this idea! You sir rock!

[@Dave38K]

Fascinating as always. Can't wait to see how it pans out in the long term. Bamboo panel....stroke of genius.

[@ktcat1]

That was brilliant! I'm making my own cotton gin to process cotton I grew this year and was struggling with making gears for the rollers. I can't wait to try this. Genius. Pure genius.

[@NoName-uh3lp]

I’ve used timing belts on many projects (homemade robotics mostly) but I never thought about doing this! Very ingenious & thanks for posting it.

[@brutusman12345]

You make great simple projects. I just love them. Keep the creative juices flowing.

[@NickFerry]

very cool experiment Izzy! - those belts seemed to work really well, great idea!

[@izzyswan]

Nick Ferry Thank you Sir.

[@GetHandsDirty]

Awesome idea Izzy! Wow!

[@tamaselkan8902]

Really great idea Izzy, finally something I can utilize too without a bandsaw! Thanks for sharing!

[@BrunoBsso]

We missed you Izzy!!!!! That's a very good idea. I'm expecting to see some of your projects with this kind of gear.

[@izzyswan]

Bruno Sacomani I am back full time had a few family things to deal with all good now

[@BrunoBsso]

izzy swan Family first, I can't argue with that. But....... we still missed you!!! We want drill powered projects :P Now, seriously, I hope that's everything right in your familiy, but if it's not I can give you a tip that I've learned: life hits us, but it's our duty to stand up and move on. Here, take my beer. Greets from Argentina!!!

[@secman22]

Hi from the UK, just caught this on you tube, must try it , brilliant idea !!

[@evermore8888]

Practical genius! Great stuff, thanks Izzy

[@BigWingUK]

Your creativity never fails to amaze me, Izzy! As expected, you have exceeded my expectations yet again!

[@izzyswan]

BigWingUK My wife says the same thing about the messes i make around the house.. lol

[@CharlesLi1]

Genius! Can't wait to see you apply this to a project. Well done.

[@ChristopherDemetrick]

I love it. Simple and well explained. What’s not to love! Also a little bamboo jealous

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Now that is a great idea izzy, I can think of endless applications for it. Cheers Fella!

[@SawDustMakerRJM]

Can't wait to see what you dream up using your simple wood gear idea. You constaintly amaze me with your projects.

[@izzyswan]

Saw Dust Maker Thanks for the compliment Saw Dust Maker. I have some crazy things up my sleeve this is going to be an interesting year on youtube.

[@ghostovadose]

Your a genius. Thank you. Keep sharing your helpful mechanics.

[@tommiestrydom973]

I was very happy to see you video in my KZbin feed. Awesome idea !

[@MikeKapotsy]

Glad to see you back, nice interesting tack on wood gears. That reciprocating action was pretty cool, and funny to watch!

[@jofloresz]

Great find Izzy!! just ordered me some and shipping was free! got some from hong kong! haha great can't wait to use them! Thank you for sharing!

[@JeremyMcMahan]

Izzy does it again. Great idea. Genius in fact!

[@Patricksworkshop]

Awesome idea there Izzy. It looks like a great way to go for a less complicated gearing mechanism and smooth quiet operation Thanks for the video Patrick

[@izzyswan]

Patrick's work shop It Is really quite, after using wood on wood gears for so projects these are a really cool change

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Really cool idea, thanks for sharing it!

[@sampeach3385]

I thought you had quit youtube izzy!!!If you did that would have ruined my life!i am a d.i.y dude like you and I get all my ideas from you,glad to see you back

[@PaulMeyette]

Simple. Effective. Great job Izzy!

[@izzyswan]

Paul Meyette Thanks Paul, I will be using it allot

[@ChetKloss]

The world of gears in toys has just opened up for me - Thanks Izzy!

[@DocMicha]

Very great idea, helps me a lot for some projects. Thank You!!!!!!!

[@mfwoodshop]

Sweet, I was just think today I need to make some gear for a upcoming project thanks for the Eizzy way to do it.

[@woodworkermd553]

It pays to go back and watch older videos! Great Idea!

[@thomashughes4859]

Izzy, that's outstanding! I am building a wooden clock, and I was looking for some bearings (skate bearings work great), and I saw yards of that stuff just today in the shop I was in. It never dawned on me to use that. I would still have to make up an escapement, but the ratios are still diametric pitch, so right on! I think I'll give one of these a whirl.

[@dnngskn62]

Very clever Izzy. I might have to find a use for this one.

[@tinkerer47]

Great idea. I have lots of stepper motors & belts and no way to use them. This is such a simple idea I should have thought of it myself. Thanks for the idea. I've been making wooden gears but this method is simpler and easier and I can make much smaller gears than before. Thanks!

[@TrevorsWoodShop]

Super smooth!! cool idea izzy I can think of a bunch of uses for this ...can't wait to see what u do with them

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

I love it, man! You're always coming up with strokes of brilliance.

[@izzyswan]

Steve French Thank you Steve

[@stevecollins9450]

Great idea, Izzy!

[@TabLeft]

The best ideas are always so obvious after you see them. Great video!

[@MakeWhatever]

Amazing as usual! Great video Izzy!

[@InspireToMake]

Awesome idea!

[@WoodworkingManiak]

That's great. Very simple way for anyone to make gears. Awesome idea. Thanks for sharing!

[@izzyswan]

WoodworkingManiak Thank you Tim.. I am lovin it

[@DavidWaeldervideo]

Love it! Great use of the belt teeth!! Thanks for the videos!

[@MichaelOlsen-Engineer]

Brilliant idea izzy swan!

[@trahtrebor]

Thanks! I've avoided gears, but really like this idea. I'll have to give it a try. thanks again!

[@JMTosses]

Great idea, Izzy! As always the video is done well, too. I think his could be of great use for a finger joint jig I'm planning on building. Thanks for sharing!

[@trezzh4]

Absolutely amazing! You are genius!

[@wolfofwere]

I plan to make a simple machine so I can wind and twist string into rope easier - and your videos on making gears has been very helpful to my design process. Thank you!

[@jaydee1438]

sweet.

[@francisbarnett]

Great idea. Very simple and effective.

[@meehan302]

That's amazing Izzy. Thanks for sharing

[@ajustice007]

Great idea Izzy!

[@codysexton2195]

I just got the 2p-10 adhesive kit from fastcap. I cant wait to try it out. Bet it would work great for this application and no waiting on adhesive to dry.

[@scott21171]

This is such a great idea! I suffer from number blindness, so even the simplest math is a real struggle for me. I'm sure you have heard the famous phrase "measure twice, cut once". Well for me, its "measure 20 times" lol! After many failed attempts at gears using math, this idea is a revelation. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@Walt1119]

Another great idea and cool video Izzy!!! Thanks for sharing!! Very Cool!

[@KellyBrownwrsd]

Hit the button too quick, meant to add that is a great job. Your ideas always make my day.

[@backtobasics6348]

Great idea Izzy, good Job

[@tomvarley4344]

Inspiring ideas, off to the shed now !Keep up the good work

[@chrisyu98]

nice, can also use the same method to make rack and pinion.

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Nice idea Izzy!

[@izzyswan]

Jer's Woodshop Thanks Jer

[@frankorona1]

Great project, thanks for sharing izzy swan

[@rochestersoaresdelima1195]

Thank you very much Izzy. So cool. And really very easy.

[@karlackdamack4238]

Great Idea. I will definitely put this one in my bag of tricks.

[@MichaelHonsinger]

LOL!! I finally read your shirt! Another great video Izzy thanks.

[@Retroweld]

Great video. I love it. Thanks Douglas.

[@Knasterman]

WOW...!!! indeed super simple ! Thnx 4 sharing !

[@ysrdan]

Another awesome idea from thie "Think" man. Thanks for sharing.

[@gijsvanoort]

You could use a extra piece of belt to make the alignment of the teeth as good as possible. After gluing (when the glue is still wet), lay the extra piece of belt over the gap, with the teeth toward the gear, so they grip into the teeth of the belt you're gluing. This will force the gap to be sized exactly one tooth width. Hard to explain in words, but easy to do (and easy to show in a video...)

[@izzyswan]

Gijs van Oort Thats an AWESOME idea!

[@oekiewoekie1]

They are great, you are my hero! I am going to make some with my kids.

[@AlwaysHopeful87]

Impressive and ingenious!

[@lion39]

Brilliant idea! So many potential projects. :)

[@scottsanders3297]

Great IDEA! While watching this was thinking, I could easily use the same idea w/ belt and spring for a Belt Tensioner, For drive system I'm considering.

[@michaellinahan7740]

Ingenious I sure wish that I had thought of this when I made the wooden gearbox reduction mechanism for the chilli roaster prototype.

[@izzyswan]

Michael Linahan I was thinking the something when i was testing these "wish I would have thought have this sooner"

[@ansonosmond]

great ideas! going to try this but I might use a hole saw instead of a router. love the stepper motor belt idea!

[@roncooper6302]

Brilliant as always Izzy. Regards.

[@franksalterego]

Another awesome brainstorm. Frank

[@petersmith5277]

Very helpful - thanks and well presented

[@trapperdad121]

Nice! Thanks for the idea.

[@joseespinozamere5307]

very good idea, excellent work

[@andrewsciacca6219]

Mate this is best info, so sometimes u see things and think how stupid am I. U can give an idea up cause u can't find a solution but never stop looking.

[@petergillock9533]

That is a ton of bamboo! I know you'll come up with some really cool uses for it.

[@izzyswan]

Peter Gillock I will definitely get some great use out of it. Very grateful to Eric to have it.

[@rudysmd7350]

Damn...man u r my hero... super easy ìdea with rubber belt i lovè it.. thanks

[@multyplusprintsolution]

Very well. Uma bela oficina. Um grande abraço do Brasil.

[@dragovidic]

i like your idea very much! its smart and easy. thanks!

[@wadewarman6063]

I SOOOOO want to hang out in your shop with you. Awesome idea!

[@AustinGriffinUrsa]

lol awesome shirt! like the gear idea too. thank you izzy!

[@NeillWylie]

Fantastic vid. Thanks for this.

[@myreset7817]

Hey that's a really cool idea! Thank you!

[@M3iscool]

Quite clever, I'm definitely going to use this.

[@BigJeff19999]

Cool stuff as usual!

[@jorgenlannock]

Since the gear is actually a rubber band , it's more of a hybrid rubber/wood gear ;-). nice idea, nice build !

[@colin8532]

Very cool, thank you for sharing :)

[@etrendzzone376]

awesome deal, subbed to your channel...looking forward to your past and future projects. thank you

[@DerClaudius]

Great Idea, Thank you!