I have an ALPS chuck on my rod lathe. There is a separate wrapping motor and drying motor. Does anyone know where I can order a replacement drying motor?

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In addition, another option is to use a DC low voltage gear motor with a speed controller to be able to vary the speed of the dryer to any desired speed.

For example:

Motor:
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Mount the motor and hook the converter to the motor. Then, as needed use a switched extension cord to turn the convertor on and off which will turn the motor on and off. Move the dial on the converter to adjust the speed of the motor to anything you wish within the maximum operating rpm of the motor which is 20 rpm.

Best wishes

Mr. Wilson,
I have a similar (or the same) setup as the OP describes and your solution of the dc motor with the variable speed controller is the simplest most concise I've seen. Having read about the benefits of applying thread epoxy at a higher speed, this got my attention as a very worthwhile upgrade. I have a few questions and was wondering whether it would be appropriate to post them here or could I email you with those questions?

V/R,
George Mason

Alps products are provided through Batson Entetprises. Any of their distributors can service your parts needs. I'd choose Utmost for anything I need.

One thing I have found handy with my variable speed is, that is has a digital readout, it isn't the rpm of the motor but a function of the speed so you can adjust quite accurately and quickly to a speed you have used before for wrapping, epoxy applying or whatever.

Thanks for the info. The DC motor setup sounds interesting.

Speaking of rod dryer motors.. I have a crb 18 rpm motor, theres not enough info given to figure out what the wattage draw is.. Litteraly reads 110v 50-60Hz 18 rpm.. Kinda need amperage rating, or resistance...

Im looking into getting a APC, ive started to fall behind on my schedule due to fear of power outages.. Stupid weather.. Anybody have a watts meter and feel like testing one?

Anthony,
Be at peace.

If you take a look at this motor:

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which is representative of the typical small sized 110v ac timing motors - it draws a very modest 3 watts. Since the speed changes are done with a different set of gears, the typical timing motor of this size - no matter the rpm will be typically pulling less than 5 watts of AC current from the line.

Take care

I figured the rating was below 5w ive been trying my calculations based off a 5w motor.. Thanks for easing my mind there roger, always count on you for good information

Roger, I am interested in building a setup with the components you linked to. How do I connect that speed control unit to the motor? Do I have to cut off the male connector and attach two prongs that will fit the blades on the motor? Also, could I use that controller with the 50 rpm motor that they sell as an option?