Got it John, thanks. Has anyone ever heard of a wrapping motor that is able to reverse direction? I'm not sure this can be accomplished using an ac powered motor. I asked this question of an "expert" at Mudhole, and his answer was, "why would you want to do that?" There are several reasons I would want to do that, the most important being undoing a misapplied wrap, using
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Fred, I agree the thread always goes over the top, the question is how that occurs. By wrapping first over the top, then around, or under the bottom, then around. Upon further consideration, I also agree that which side of the blank you wrap from will determine if the thread goes first over the top, or under the bottom. (unless your wrapper motor can change directions) From what I gather, it's
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Just curious as to any advantages of running the thread over the top, or under the bottom of the blank. Also, how about the location of the spool. On the front side, or behind the blank. Curious minds want to know. Thanks!
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I put the mixed finish in a microwave for 5 seconds. Slightly thins the mix, and bubbles disappear
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steve schuster Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Awesome! Would you care to share this setup? > Sounds like just what the doc ordered. > > Thanks (addendum: I was referring to John's DC motor power supply, control box, etc)
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steve schuster Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Awesome! Would you care to share this setup? > Sounds like just what the doc ordered. > > Thanks (addendum: I was referring to John's DC motor power supply, control box, etc)
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Awesome! Would you care to share this setup? Sounds like just what the doc ordered. Thanks
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