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Slip clutch
Posted by:
Patrick Conroy
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Date: March 21, 2012 02:44AM
What's a good slip clutch to buy for a dryer? Re: Slip clutch
Posted by:
Terry Turner
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Date: March 21, 2012 09:51AM
the slip clutch allows you to stop the rotation, touch up spots and then let it go to continue turning without stopping the motor. Probably more useful if you apply finish under power, and need to stop and inspect/touch up after the initial application is made. No real use for the drying process other than if you want to stop and inspect without stopping the motor.
Terry Re: Slip clutch
Posted by:
Patrick Conroy
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Date: March 21, 2012 10:33AM
Thanks Barry. Re: Slip clutch
Posted by:
Ed Hickl
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Date: March 21, 2012 10:42AM
Anyone try to make one and how did you do it? Re: Slip clutch
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: March 21, 2012 11:31AM
Ed,
I have picked up the clutch assemblies from surplus stores before. You can make one with a spring loaded base to the clutch. But, the flex coat is tough to beat for the price and the quality. [www.sdp-si.com] [www.sdp-si.com] Roger Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/21/2012 11:35AM by roger wilson. Re: Slip clutch
Posted by:
Ed Hickl
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Date: March 21, 2012 12:24PM
Roger - Thanks for the references. I'm tinker around with trying to make stuff but your right -sometime buy one already made is better in the long run. Re: Slip clutch
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: March 22, 2012 09:02AM
Ed,
Do check out surpus stores. You can often find exactly what you want - already built up for a few cents or a $1. Roger Re: Slip clutch
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: March 22, 2012 09:07AM
Patrick,
I used to use a slip clutch when applying finish. However, I now use my power wrapper to apply finish. I just use the foot pedal to put my rod at any desired speed, or stop it when needed and then when completed - either leave the rod turning at the desired speed, if it is a single build or move it to a dryer if it is part of a day's multiple rod build. By leaving it on the power wrapper, I don't have to move the rod. The wrapper that I use when doing this combination has a non spring loaded foot pedal so that I can press the foot pedal to any desired turning speed, remove my foot and the rod continues to turn at this speed. Simple easy and it results in excellent results. Roger Re: Slip clutch
Posted by:
Patrick Conroy
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Date: March 22, 2012 10:30PM
Thanks for the advise Roger. My next step is to save up for a wrapper. Re: Slip clutch
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: March 23, 2012 12:43AM
Patrick,
Make the wrapper yourself. It is not that difficult and you can save $$$$$$$$$$ Roger Re: Slip clutch
Posted by:
Patrick Conroy
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Date: March 23, 2012 12:52AM
Not really good at that kind of stuff but I'm going to research that and give it a try. Thanks again. Re: Slip clutch
Posted by:
Patrick Conroy
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Date: March 23, 2012 12:56AM
I might as well use this website to ask: any suggestions on plans for a wrapper? Re: Slip clutch
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: March 23, 2012 11:44AM
Patrick,
Simply put you only need a few things. 1. Wrapper base 2. 1 or more rod rests 3. Turning motor and head stock system and chuck to support and turn the rod when pressure is applied to a foot pedal. Then, the world is wide open how you design and construct these three items. As Bill pointed out, go to the photo section and do a search on "power wrapper". You will find lots of ideas by many talented folks who have made wrappers. The wrappers can be quite simple, or very elegant. It is your choice. A very simple one would consist of an 8 to 10 foot long 1X6 or 1X8 pine board. Use a router or saw to make a slot down the center of the board on which to secure the rod rests. Then, make rod rests of your choice using wheels of your choice. Wheels like patio door rollers, skate board wheels, or skate board bearings all work well. Finally the head stock and power head. A simple way to go is to pick up the head stock of a commercial lathe and a commercial lathe chuck like one off the Taig lathe. Then, use a motor of your choice and variable speed system to power the chuck. If you have further questions, always free to drop me an e-mail @ hflier.comcast.net Roger p.s. If you don't enjoy, or don't have the interest in doing this work - save your $$ and purchase a built up wrapper. Re: Slip clutch
Posted by:
David Dosser
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Date: March 23, 2012 01:02PM
You are welcome to use any ideas off of mine also. Just look at the photos under my name. My newest one is here: [www.rodbuilding.org] David Dosser Coshocton, OH Re: Slip clutch
Posted by:
Patrick Conroy
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Date: March 24, 2012 01:53AM
WOW!! That looks really great Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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