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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 23, 2013 8:45:50 GMT -5
I just got mine last night. Haven't had much time to play- especially after having to assemble the discs and cut holes- but I am concerned and need to ask--- Should the motor sound like it is grinding to a halt with the slightest pressure- even on high speed? I am really worried that maybe I got a bad motor. I am only attempting a fraction of the pressure I use on the Nova Genie wheels. I do have sponge backings on my laps. I have the 8" HD Universal.
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 23, 2013 10:09:42 GMT -5
Can you take a short video of it for us Tela? Mine makes a noise but not sure if it is what you are experiencing.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 23, 2013 19:48:22 GMT -5
Good question! I'll try to do that. In the meantime- it just sounds like it is bogging down way too much.
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Post by Geoff on Jul 26, 2013 22:16:39 GMT -5
Well great. You jinxed mine. I've never had a problem and now it's making a grinding noise. Lame.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 26, 2013 22:44:54 GMT -5
Mine is kind of noisy, too. But it pretty much always has been. It doesn't bog down, though.
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Post by Rockoonz on Jul 26, 2013 22:51:47 GMT -5
Definitely should not be bogging down at full speed.
The one I've used had pretty good torque at most speeds, well, above about half speed on the knob anyway.
I would notify them right away, I doubt you will have a problem getting it fixed or replaced.
Lee
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 27, 2013 10:28:45 GMT -5
Well great. You jinxed mine. I've never had a problem and now it's making a grinding noise. Lame. Dude, I'm sorry. I should have warned everyone that I was born under a dark cloud of bad luck. I blame my father on that one. It's all his fault. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 27, 2013 10:31:24 GMT -5
OK- after using it a lot more, I'm thinking it maybe isn't bogging down as much as I thought. It does strain a bit and slow down on high, but maybe I am pushing too hard- like on a nova wheel.
I just wish I had a real life example to compare it to. I'll try to get my son to take a video tomorrow.
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 27, 2013 12:51:22 GMT -5
Tela, check out Youtube. There is a video on a high-speed vibration and wobble that might be helpful. You might also be able to find a video with a normal running Ameritool. I would also read the comments to see what people say.
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 27, 2013 13:08:03 GMT -5
I'm not familiar with the Ameritool motors, Is it a belt feed, or a gear head type motor ? The gearheads will make some noise in the gear box.
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Post by mohs on Jul 27, 2013 14:23:49 GMT -5
Well great. You jinxed mine. I've never had a problem and now it's making a grinding noise. Lame. Dude, I'm sorry. I should have warned everyone that I was born under a dark cloud of bad luck. I blame my father on that one. It's all his fault. Ha ha My whole genetic line is jinxed but it could be worse. I might not have been born back to reality I'm happy with my 6" Ameritool I didn't get the lap package just the machine so I don't know up soft/rubber back laps I use different sized laps & 8" green stone and such not made for the machine and it may be to heavy for it not sure I stress test it pretty good but always use a light touch best |
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Post by Rockoonz on Jul 28, 2013 0:05:43 GMT -5
I'm not familiar with the Ameritool motors, Is it a belt feed, or a gear head type motor ? The gearheads will make some noise in the gear box. Direct drive DC motor with speed control. No gearhead. Everything is mounted in a plastic base so vibration sounds are to be expected to some degree. There is a guy who has done demos at some of the NW shows who modifies them for intarsia and I've never heard a complaint. Lee |
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