jspencer
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Post by jspencer on Dec 17, 2012 13:36:48 GMT -5
Ed the motors are about $30-$35. You need to match what is there so you need what they term a C-frame motor that turns 3000 rpm and is 1/40 H.P. You can get them many places for the same basic price but Grainger has the Dayton motors with a 1 yr. warranty. Their model #4M076D. You might check them online to find the price at grainger.com
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Post by mohs on Dec 17, 2012 15:21:34 GMT -5
good info spence ! did you change the pulleys?
I unloaded my Phase 3 this morn and started a Phase 4
I'm stoked with what I saw pretty darn good --for my first time
I got some pictures-- I'll post later
gotta go edroll
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Post by jspencer on Dec 17, 2012 16:38:22 GMT -5
Ed I got a small rope block pulley that I removed from a block for 1/4" and smaller rope that matched the shaft size for the motor pulley. I used just the fan section of the factory pulley that I cut away from each other. I now use the round O-ring type belt. The larger pulley I didn`t change. But it did alter the speed a little. It runs a little fast but still works well. I am thinking about getting another rotary, maybe a Lortone 33B. Thumbler has one that holds the same quantity for near same price. But I see posts telling about problems with Thumblers.
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Post by jspencer on Dec 17, 2012 23:33:51 GMT -5
Forgot to mention this Dayton motor is reversible rotation. I found with a CCW rotation it blows the air back on the motor and CW blows it away.
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Post by mohs on Dec 19, 2012 10:15:06 GMT -5
I only replaced the small pulley too actually its crafted in 2 parts from a salvaged piece of electronic equipment the arbor hole as a brass inserts so its a really a good fix
The large pulley will eventually need replacement that arbor hole is only plastic and will eventually burn up... most likely
In the meantime-- I'm in final stage of Phase 4 only a few more days of tumbling I want to have some polished stones for Christmas stocking stuffers
I was pretty happy with my Phase 3 grind so I should have a fairly goood final finish
question
I using cerium oxide as the final polishing compound Will that work?
Thanks man Ed
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Post by jspencer on Dec 19, 2012 13:40:41 GMT -5
It sure will Ed. And the cerium can be reused too so don`t just dump it on the ground. You can use it on your next batch too. This thread has become like a daily soap opera hasn`t it? ;D You`re in the home stretch now. Awaiting pics of the finished batch.
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Post by mohs on Dec 19, 2012 15:26:18 GMT -5
reality rock show
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Post by mohs on Dec 19, 2012 15:26:50 GMT -5
mOstly
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Post by mohs on Dec 22, 2012 16:34:09 GMT -5
I wanted to show off my cone calendar I think its pretty nifty bought it at a five & dime very thrifty mostly
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Post by mohs on Dec 22, 2012 16:44:07 GMT -5
I finished my Phase 4 --actually I'm behind on my rent so I best conserve electricity--- well... that my excuse for less than stellar shine they probably need a burnishing Of course, some came out stellar but I am behind on my rent :help: I thought, I was already at rock bottom ha ha
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Post by mohs on Dec 22, 2012 16:50:47 GMT -5
I want to thank everyone who participated in the tilted tumbler trials & tribulations thread humor, great info, & bit of rock shine can't hope for more..mostly
Merry Christmas and HappyNew Year!
Ed
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Post by jspencer on Dec 23, 2012 23:46:41 GMT -5
It`s been fun Ed! Merry Christmas to you too Amigo! ;D
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