Internal Splines (and Hexes Too)

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: If you like shapers and you’re not watching Rustinox, you should check out his channel: 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.