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Post by 1dave on Nov 3, 2013 8:45:26 GMT -5
Observations: Are the bearings in your motor suitable for a direct drive application? I don't know a lot about all the options available in single phase AC motors, but none that I have seen have thrust bearings, only light axial bearings intended for a pully and belt or coupler to isolate it from excessive forces. Where will your water drain to? Lee A good point! I don't plan on faceting 100 lb diamonds, so there will seldom be much weight on the bearings. Hopefully it will last the 10-20 years I have left. The aluminum pan slightly overhangs the top of the box. I still have to form that out and down, drill a hole and insert a brass 90 o drain. I'm still sanding and coating the exposed wood with poly urethane layers. I got as message from Walt (manofglass) They have good prices on laps! |
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Post by Rockoonz on Nov 3, 2013 11:03:32 GMT -5
Jadecarver is a good choice for wheels and laps, I have purchased quite a bit from him.
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Post by roy on Nov 3, 2013 11:38:45 GMT -5
nice job and nice instructions ,my question would be is this to be used with water ? if so will the water be able to leak out the hole over the motor ?
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Post by roy on Nov 3, 2013 11:42:04 GMT -5
i have seen one of these built before and they used a shaft with pillow block bearings and a pulley moved the motor to one side and used a belt
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Post by 1dave on Nov 3, 2013 13:21:29 GMT -5
nice job and nice instructions ,my question would be is this to be used with water ? if so will the water be able to leak out the hole over the motor ? No, the aluminum bending, hole drilling and brass drain is yet to be installed. Perhaps next week after the wood is painted and sealed . . . I'll be 77 this month and get about 1/10th done in an hour as I used to. |
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Post by 1dave on Nov 6, 2013 14:29:57 GMT -5
Too many projects! I finally got around to installing the pan drain. First I needed to pound out a flat lower place to drill the hole:  Next, find a 3/8" hole somewhere and drag it to the right place:  Then waterproof the threads and tighten in the drain:  Several coats of poly-urethane and on to the next project. |
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Post by jamesp on Nov 6, 2013 14:37:00 GMT -5
Poetry. And stylish. Yes,stylish.
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Post by 1dave on Nov 7, 2013 16:01:57 GMT -5
I drilled a hole and forced in a 16 penny nail to keep the cord out of the way when not in use, and a magnet to keep the 3/4" wrench handy.  And a view of the finished unit.  I'm thinking about installing a latch that will slide up against the shaft extender to stop the bolt from rotating for tightening or removing the nut and disk. |
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Post by 1dave on Nov 8, 2013 10:37:20 GMT -5
I want one of these. I'll have to start prompting hubby to "help" me build one, he's an electrician. Any sturdy box that is small/big enough will get you started. What ever you come up with, you will make work and enjoy! |
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Post by 1dave on Nov 15, 2013 12:38:28 GMT -5
I faked the water support platform In the last photo, but real life requires it, so I had to build it. The main support board just needed a slice taken out for the platform to slip into, and a bolt to tighten and hold it in place. I drilled a 1/4" hole on a 45 o angle, enlarged the lower end to hold a T-nut with two of the brads clipped off. That was gorilla glued into place. I glued some trim around the edges of a thin sheet of plywood to keep the water supply (a cashew container) from rattling off, then painted it white.  Wedged the two pieces together.  And there it is for real.  |
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Post by wireholic on Nov 15, 2013 13:10:12 GMT -5
Cool! Bookmarked so I can find instructions later when I have time to build
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Post by 1dave on Nov 15, 2013 14:01:54 GMT -5
Cool! Bookmarked so I can find instructions later when I have time to build It is too bad great info gets buried. It would be good to have a "Best of the Best" somewhere. I really don't have time to dig thru all those past posts, but find myself digging anyway! |
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Post by wireholic on Nov 15, 2013 18:07:05 GMT -5
I know the moderators are able to sticky threads to the top of the board but not sure who to ask
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Post by 1dave on Nov 15, 2013 18:32:53 GMT -5
I know the moderators are able to sticky threads to the top of the board but not sure who to ask Mark and sandman1 are the moderators, but perhaps it is the numbers of hits that trigger it? It is possible a better explanation was done in the past. Anyway, thanks for your interest! Dave |
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Post by 1dave on Nov 24, 2013 10:54:45 GMT -5
I especially like the belt tensioner!
Does the flywheel slow down the start and coast after turning it off?
Dave
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Post by pghram on Nov 25, 2013 11:50:03 GMT -5
Nice builds, both should provide many years of fun.
Rich
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2013 15:11:27 GMT -5
you could build a cotton candy machine in much the same way.   |
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Post by pghram on Nov 26, 2013 12:04:23 GMT -5
GeorgeStoneStore, nice build, very professional.
Scott, I didn't know that you could make cabs in a cotten candy machine! :>)
Rich
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Post by GeorgeStoneStore on Nov 27, 2013 15:54:01 GMT -5
pghram Thank you. Since then I have build a further two machines, a friend to order
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Post by 1dave on Nov 27, 2013 23:40:48 GMT -5
Congrats George, a nice looking unit!
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