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Drying Motor Speed
Posted by:
Ken Gasior
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Date: January 25, 2013 08:04PM
The motor I use for both applying and drying guide wrap finish finally gave out on me and I need to replace it. It turned at about 38 RPM which seemed to do the job - but then again, it's the only one I've ever used and I'm not that experienced. When I started looking for a replacement motor from the verious rod building supply vendors I become immediadely overwhelmed by the variations in motor speed that are available. In delving into the issue further, I'm learning that a faster speed - say 22RPM is better for thread finish application and a slower speed - say 4RPM is better for drying. Can someone out there help lead me in the right direction? Is there a "happy medium" turning speed that will provide a good quality thread coating? Does the low RPM drying speed make that big a difference in the final look of the finished wrap? Thanks,
PS - Any suggestions you can make on a motor and source would be appreciated. Ken Re: Drying Motor Speed
Posted by:
larry basilio
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Date: January 25, 2013 08:22PM
Ken, i use a rotisserie motor off a old grill. Work fine Re: Drying Motor Speed
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
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Date: January 25, 2013 09:02PM
18 RPM is an excellent all around drying motor speed. It tends to work well with just about any finish viscosity.
I don't use one, particularly for applying finish, but many do. Ralph O'Quinn uses a 200 RPM speed for applying finish with a spatula. Obviously, you wouldn't want to dry at that speed. I suspect most turn by hand for applying the finish, and then switch over to a drying motor from there. ................. Re: Drying Motor Speed
Posted by:
David Dosser
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Date: January 25, 2013 09:28PM
I have 2 driers and they both work just fine for application and drying. One is 18rpm and the other is 36rpm. I use the 36 rpm most of the time because I like to apply finish with the drier turning. When I have 2 rods or need to do separate pieces at the same time, I use both. The 36 rpm helps me get better lines. It doesn't cause uneven finish or any other problems even with light build finish. I purchased both motors from an @#$%& website for very cheap and they run smooth and true. David Dosser Coshocton, OH Re: Drying Motor Speed
Posted by:
Randolph Ruwe
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Date: January 25, 2013 09:47PM
Tom Is absoolutely right!! 18 rpm's is without a doubt the best speed for drying and if you wish to use it for applying finish it would work admirably . Re: Drying Motor Speed
Posted by:
Barry Thomas Sr
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Date: January 25, 2013 10:22PM
Ken Unhide your Email Re: Drying Motor Speed
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: January 25, 2013 10:33PM
Ken,
The best solution is to use a variable speed motor - one that runs from 0 to 50 rpm. Then, set the dial to the dryer speed motor that works best for you. Hundreds of thousands of rods have been dried at speeds ranging from 4 - 10 rpm. 4 rpm is about as slow as you want and when you get above 15 rpm, it is possible to start slinging finish and start to cause finish footballs to form. But different finish can work with different speeds. If you get a dc gear motor and a variable power supply, you can set the speed to what ever you want. For example: [www.surpluscenter.com] If you power this motor with 24 volts dc, you will turn at 16 rpm. If you power the motor with 12 volts dc, you will turn at 8 rpm. If you power the motor at 6 volts dc you will turn at 4 rpm. Good luck Roger Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/25/2013 10:36PM by roger wilson. Re: Drying Motor Speed
Posted by:
Casey Abell
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Date: January 25, 2013 11:09PM
I used an old rotisserie motor that runs 2rpm.... Works well for me... never had an issue Re: Drying Motor Speed
Posted by:
Roger Templon
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Date: January 26, 2013 08:09PM
Ken
I am fortunate to have a variable speed dc motor (salvage from a water treatment plant) that will give me speeds from about 6rpm to 100rpm. I dry at the slowest possible speed i can dial in, and apply finish at somewhat faster speeds, maybe 30-60rpm. The slow drying speed works well for me. Rog Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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