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dryer motor
Posted by:
Jim Scott
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Date: March 12, 2012 07:59PM
Hello All,
I need a rod dryer. i currently use a rotisserie motor, but the darn thing turns at 1 rpm.... that is correct 1 rpm. It is a real pain to try and hold your hand steady to get a straight line on wrap finish. Does anyone have a used dryer you would like to sell? I could build one but i have gotten busy at the day job and don't have the time. I don't want to buy a new one because i am cheap and know i can build one. I looked on fleabay but haven't found anything worth the $$. i built a lathe out of a singer sewing machine ( i call it FrankenWrapper ) but i don't trust the thing running overnight in my house. I am not looking for a handout am just looking for a fair price on something you have sitting on a shelf and not using anymore. Please email me if you can help. J Scott Englewood, Fl Re: dryer motor
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: March 12, 2012 09:14PM
I suggest you apply finish without the rod being under power. Turn by hand. Once you have it the way you want, chuck the rod and switch on the power to your dryer.
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Posted by:
Steve Chontos
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Date: March 13, 2012 05:54AM
I bought the Pac Bay dryer when I started and it was the best investment I made. I use it to apply all my finishes and run it all night in the drying mode. Now I am considering the multi dryer with 4 stations for drying only. Probably plenty of sponsors to the left sell them, I believe I got mine from Donart, it is $65.
Steve Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/13/2012 05:59AM by Steve Chontos. Re: dryer motor
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: March 13, 2012 11:11AM
Jim,
Go check your local surplus stores. You can often find low speed motors at these stores for a reasonable price. Roger Re: dryer motor
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: March 13, 2012 11:19AM
Jim,
Here is an excllent little 7 rpm motor that is perfect for drying: [www.sciplus.com] Notice that it is a 12 volt dc motor. So go to the power supply page on this site and pick up a plug in the wall 12 volt supply for a couple of $$ to power the motor. The 12 volt adapter at 500ma wopuld be more than enough to nicely power this dc motor. [www.sciplus.com] Take care REW Re: dryer motor
Posted by:
Jim Scott
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Date: March 13, 2012 06:00PM
Tom, i need both hands free to apply finish (one hand holding the other still) so hand turning won't work but, your comment did bring up the idea of using ''frankenwrapper" to apply the finish and then move it to the 1 rpm dryer to run overnight. Then i don't have to spend any money right now. Brilliant!!
Thanks for all the responses. I love the feedback. I will work on building a faster dryer as soon as time allows. Maybe later tonight i will post a pick of "frankenwrapper" you will get a kick out of it. Rednek injeniring at wurk! J Scott Englewood, Fl Re: dryer motor
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: March 14, 2012 10:01AM
make a hand rest out of two pieces of eva and a piece of scrap blank Bill - willierods.com Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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