Where/how to have a small metal part fabricated

[mitsuman47]

My dad has a really old fishing reel that he loves, but there is a small oddly shaped gear in it that is made of a really soft metal, and its teeth have worn down. We aren't even sure of the brand of the reel. So, I was wondering if you guys know of a place that would make me a new one, or possibly repair it. I only mention repair because a friend of mine thought that a small town jeweler might try to fix it if I catch them on a slow day.

Any ideas? I'd like to surprise the old man for Christmas.

 

[Klutch9]

I'd try to find a local machine shop. The smaller the shop, the better. A small shop would probably be more willing to take on odd jobs. And I'm sure all decent shops have access to all types of metals through their dealers.

 

[cpayne5]

Yeah, local machinist. My wife's grandfather is a machinist who essentially is retired, but stays busy doing one off/fun jobs such as this.

I'm sure you have a local machinist who is willing to take this on for you.

 

[tom slick]

Find a shop that does water jet cutting

 

[expat]

A picture of the part would help.

But yes, there are retired machinists that could help you out.

 

[NJC]

McMaster Carr does carry gears, or check gear shops.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#gears/=pg9chf

I think it would be easier to buy one than have it machined. I asked a family member who been in mechanical design for 30yrs, and he suggested the following:

http://www.motionindustries.com/motion3/jsp/mii/index.html

http://us.misumi-ec.com/

http://www.sdp-si.com/?gclid=CKH19p3n8boCFcdAMgodAk8AeA#slide-five