Autoknitter Cylinder and Ribber Dials parametric

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I'm sharing the cylinder and dials for the Autoknitter/Legare/Creelman 4 1/2" circular sock machines. I've created these using my own cylinders as references, and you can easily customize them in Fusion360 by changing the number of needles and ribber ratio in the Parameter section. I haven't printed these yet because my printer is malfunctioning, but they're relatively long prints. Despite this, I highly recommend investing in the original or replacement metal ones - they last forever! The NZAK dials are truly exceptional. I've included the Fusion 360 file for you to explore and enjoy. Let me know what you think of them. I have a few more projects in the works, including cast on baskets, latch hooks made from worn needles, and possibly some other fun items. 2/20/2020 Update: I've added 27 and 54 ribber dials for your convenience. 3/23/2020 Update: This design should work on Creelman/Legare/Home Profit/Autoknitter and NZAK machines. I've made a few improvements based on feedback, including deeper mounting holes at the bottom of the cylinder and a stronger transition between the mounting ring and cylinder. The needle slots are set to 1.25mm, which should accommodate most OEM-style needles. If you need wider slots, you can adjust them in the parameters, but be cautious not to overdo it.