Contributing Member UKRay Posted October 23, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted October 23, 2008 As the proud new owner of a second hand Weaver edge slicker I am keen to see it start work as soon as possible. One slight problem: the original US motor was 110v and we use 240v here in the UK. My question is all about the best rpm for a powered slicker - has anyone any experience of this? Is slower better than faster? I have no idea. I don't have any idea what RPM the original motor was as the thing is still in the US - can anyone help here? I need to buy a replacement motor for this machine but don't really know what to ask for - any thoughts? I'd be grateful for all the help I can get! Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
esantoro Posted October 23, 2008 Report Posted October 23, 2008 UKRay said: As the proud new owner of a second hand Weaver edge slicker I am keen to see it start work as soon as possible. One slight problem: the original US motor was 110v and we use 240v here in the UK. My question is all about the best rpm for a powered slicker - has anyone any experience of this? Is slower better than faster? I have no idea. I don't have any idea what RPM the original motor was as the thing is still in the US - can anyone help here? I need to buy a replacement motor for this machine but don't really know what to ask for - any thoughts? I'd be grateful for all the help I can get! I've heard the best rpm is somewhere around 1700. Ed Quote http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
Moderator bruce johnson Posted October 23, 2008 Moderator Report Posted October 23, 2008 Ray, I would call Weaver's (1-800-932-8371) and ask to talk to Vernon. He is one of the real bright spots of the outfit, and has a real sense of humor. He ought to be able to help you out. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
pepin1948 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Posted October 23, 2008 Hi From Spain Ray I got the same problem than you. About 1700 are the right RPM I have adapted a second hand lathe motor at 230 It is on the motor: Single phase AC induction motor Type JY 7134 370W 230V 1400 RPM 43A 50Hz At 1400 RPM goes very well I hope it helps you (Sorry for my english) Pepin Quote
Contributing Member UKRay Posted October 23, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted October 23, 2008 esantoro said: I've heard the best rpm is somewhere around 1700.Ed Thanks for this, Ed. Great idea, Bruce, but I suspect he'll think it a bit cheeky as the machine is s/h. Maybe Vernon'll take pity on me... LOL Pepin1948 - many thanks. I really am most grateful. No need to apologise for your English - I couldn't have done it in Spanish, that's for sure! If anyone has any more thoughts on this I'd really like to hear them. Thanks guys. Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Moderator bruce johnson Posted October 24, 2008 Moderator Report Posted October 24, 2008 Ray, Vernon Weaver has always been a pretty good guy no matter what machine I have talked to him about. About the only thing I have from Weavers right now is the dye box. When I was trading up from the Boss, he was a pretty decent source of info and recommendations for good used machines, and he wasn't selling any of them. I wasn't really well connected, internet forums didn't exist to any degree, and he was kind of my sounding board for what the guys selling them were telling me. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
Contributing Member UKRay Posted November 1, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted November 1, 2008 After a lot of telephone calls around the world I finally found a motor with a 1/2 inch drive shaft - under my bench... I had forgotten about my old silver polishing machine. I unscrewed the mop spirals and found a perfectly sized shaft underneath. I was delighted until I saw that the motor speed is 3000 RPM. Does anyone know of a way to slow a motor down? Remember that the pulley wheel I am going to be using is the one supplied with the Weaver edger so I can't gear it down that way - I wondered if there was an electrical device like a dimmer switch that would squirt an adjustable amount of electricity into the motor - okay, I'm clutching at straws but does anyone have a better idea? Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Members Geordie Posted November 1, 2008 Members Report Posted November 1, 2008 Ray, If possible could you use pulleys from your replacement motor to your machine.If you fit a large dia pulley that would slow the RPM down....although I am not sure if you could rig such a system up. Quote
Members celticleather Posted November 2, 2008 Members Report Posted November 2, 2008 (edited) Ray - I think you need to get hold of a motor rheostat, which will allow you to dial up the speed you want . . . rather like a sewing machine footpedal. There's a company in Royston - http://www.heasell.net/ - who specialise in all things motor-related. May be worth contacting them with the details of your motor, and see what they can offer. Here's another possible source - http://www.quasarelectronics.com/motor-con...ers-drivers.htm Edited November 2, 2008 by celticleather Quote When everyone is somebody, then no one's anybody
Contributing Member UKRay Posted November 2, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted November 2, 2008 celticleather said: Ray - I think you need to get hold of a motor rheostat, which will allow you to dial up the speed you want . . . rather like a sewing machine footpedal. There's a company in Royston - http://www.heasell.net/ - who specialise in all things motor-related. May be worth contacting them with the details of your motor, and see what they can offer. Here's another possible source - http://www.quasarelectronics.com/motor-con...ers-drivers.htm Now that is exactly what I need. The price is really good too - less than £20 quid. It is a lot cheaper than buying a new motor! Thanks Terry. Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
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