[gingery_machines] RE: [atlas_craftsman] Treadmill DC motor.

 

It just occurred to me that one of these treadmill DC motors modified with a
reversal switch and a speed reducer would make a nice X axis table feed for
a mill. Hmmm.

Rick

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From: atlas_craftsman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:atlas_craftsman@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Henion
Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2011 8:24 PM
To: atlas_craftsman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [atlas_craftsman] Treadmill DC motor.

Ok, basically all done:
http://shdesigns.org/Craftsman-12x36/treadmill.shtml

Works well, lots of torque compared to the toy motor it had. I can now
drill steel _slow_ and not melt drill bits. Only issue is you need to
turn the speed to 0 then ramp it up or it won't start.

Controls put in an old ammo box. Made a fan out of some sheet.

The old motor was turned into a bench grinder. It replaces an old dryer
motor that was an open frame one and always was sucking in chips.

It would make a great setup for a lathe.

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Scott G. Henion
Craftsman 12x36 lathe:
http://shdesigns.org/Craftsman12x36
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