This is why worm gears are so cool...

There are at least 2 reasons why worm drives are awesome. In this video we will learn the theory behind how they work and their practical applications. They are a simple solution to a necessary problem packed into an ingenious mechanical package.
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[@AstonishingStudios]

Would you say you are good at playing the violon, or the ukulele?

[@Venaloid]

Some points of clarification:

[@jimmymelonseed4068]

I just learned about these at work! Never knew why it took so many turns to open a water service valve, and how it did it in such a small space

[@Brick_Science]

cool dude! great way of explaining.

[@Madman6505]

They are also used in torsen limited slip differentials. They allow the car's drive wheels to turn at different speeds when cornering and will also transfer torque to the wheel opposite of the one that's slipping/starting to slip.

[@vandacrewsailing]

Hell yeah I used the exact hoist you showed in the video to build a centerboard hoist for my sailboat! Worm gears are awesome!

[@logandihel]

Very concise, interesting, and educational. Great video!

[@Gambiarte]

Forgot to say that worm gears have lower efficiency than common gears.

[@danielsantrikaphundo4517]

I did learn something new with your video! Thank you, it is very interesting and curiousity-fostering!

[@Everydayisagooddayyy]

I love how talented you are! Explaining wise and violin wise! I listened to that part three times!

[@pantherplatform]

Worm gears are what make cable elevators move up and down but stay put when the motor stops turning the driven gear.

[@arbjful]

Any idea where to get a tightly toleranced worm gear for a stepper motor?

[@Bianchi77]

Nice info, thanks for sharing :)

[@jruicker1]

Another nice reason is that it changes the angle of the gear axis.

[@LoosiuFlying]

Nice demonstration ! And good explanation. For Your information - worm gear can be designed to be back driven - for very special use cases.

[@don_lock]

Also it conveniently turns the output 90 degrees to the input

[@JoeLaFon3]

I liked it when the Sharpie cap squeaked 🤗

[@jenildodiya2689]

Which material you have used to print this worm and worm wheel

[@niceguy4423]

today i learn something. tks

[@pushkarlimbu6689]

Thanks for the answer that had been in my head for a while.. Now I can sleep well!