just getting into this i ssee there are different speed motors for drying my question is why or which is the best?

The speed of a dryer motor is not real critical, as long as it is not too fast. You do not want a lot of centrifugal force distorting the epoxy as it cures.

Commonly used speeds seem to be 6-18 rpm

I like a 24 to 28 RPM Motor as I have found that the higher speed let' me work faster and I get a much better results this way and you can get them on that big @#$%& site.

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Glenn McMurrian



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/18/2013 07:53PM by Glenn McMurrian.

motor from a microwave turn table works great i have a 4rpm and a 6 rpm but i hardly use them anymore cause i get the same results hand turning for a bit

A lot of folks (including myself) like to use a power wrapper to apply finish at speeds up to 200 rpm.

Then when the finish is perfect, slow the speed to something in the 6-12 rpm for long term drying.

Do not confuse "drying" (curing) speed with application speed. The thickness of your finishing material depends upon whether it is "Lite" (runny) or "Hi-Build" (sticky), and the thickness depends a lot on the temperature in the room where you are turning your rod. The hotter it is, the easier it runs. The "best" curing speed depends upon the material you are using and the temperature of the material while it turns. Before you get final bad results you could run a test wrap. If it's lumpy speed it up or heat it up.

I have three dryers which all turn at different RPM`s. Some say 6 rpm is better others say to use 18 rpm. For the life of me I cannot see a difference. I get the same results.

Bill

Ohio Rod Builders

Canton, Ohio

I put it on at 70 rpm just to get it on faster and with streighter edges

Bill - willierods.com