Members miker Posted January 16, 2020 Members Report Posted January 16, 2020 Hello everybody! I just bought a used strap cutting machine! My question is about the plastic cylinder! Is it supposed to freely rotate or when i turn the flywheel? The blades are tightened on the upper metallic cylinder and turns only when the flywheel is turned! Quote
RockyAussie Posted January 16, 2020 Report Posted January 16, 2020 It may depend on the machine and your picture is too close to be sure. The ones I have and all the others I've seen the bottom roller turns with the top meaning they are connected by gears. If the bottom plate is hinged and taken down too far it may be possible to disengage the gears perhaps. The top that at the moment shows no blades looks too close to the nylon roller for that to be likely so I can only ask for a few more pictures taken further back. If the nylon roller is turning freely then it has not been tightened up correctly and will cause damage. Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
Mark842 Posted January 16, 2020 Report Posted January 16, 2020 I have the Cobra Ak 20. Both turn together. Quote
Members miker Posted January 17, 2020 Author Members Report Posted January 17, 2020 The 2 shafts are indeed connected with gears. Right now this plastic cylinder is not fixed with it's shaft. I believe it should be fixed and not freely rotating. I will make a few more picture and I have to order some new blades. Quote
Members miker Posted January 17, 2020 Author Members Report Posted January 17, 2020 The plastic cylinder i think is ok. I tightened the screw seen on image 1. I will do some work and i will be back with more pictures and questions! Quote
Members miker Posted February 8, 2020 Author Members Report Posted February 8, 2020 The machine is ready! The only "problem" is the motor! I used an old i have from a sewing machine. It is a fast one! 2800rpm. I am looking for a smaller pulley to reduce the speed. Quote
Members miker Posted February 9, 2020 Author Members Report Posted February 9, 2020 Does anyone knows an EU site where i can get spare blades? Thanks! Quote
Members fsrground Posted May 7 Members Report Posted May 7 I know its an old thread but did you ever find blades for it i just got the same one ! Quote
Members mbnaegle Posted June 2 Members Report Posted June 2 These strap cutters were made by an Italian company called Morpan, which was the predecessor to the current company Antarees, which is still in business. It's a very early version (1960's?) of their L300 model machine, and I don't think all the parts are available but when we've requested parts for these early ones in the past I've been impressed with what they still have on the shelf. Things like gears, bearings, etc. should still be available. The, spacers, blades and plastic roles are the same as the modern machines. Antarees and some other European machines work off of a 40mm knife shaft. Best to confirm, but if it's 40mm then blades and spacers are available. Quote
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