Spare motor...give me ideas

[nelstrodomus]

My very old Delta scroll saw crapped out on me more or less when a motor gear connecting piece snapped in half that made the saw oscillate...they no longer manufacture the piece...so I have a spare motor that I can use for homebrewing!


My first thought was to use it for my grain mill - but I fear that at 1700 rpm (not variable) it will just be way to fast and I risk damaging the mill. Does anyone know how to slow down a motor?

Does anyone else have any other good uses for a motor?

[Red T]

pullies, small one on the motor and a big one on the mill. use ratios to get you down to the speed you want.

[beerbreath]

Stop by your local electronic supply store and check out some potentiometers and resistors. If you're lucky, you will find a clerk who actually knows what he's talking about (as opposed to a commercial robot) and can really be helpful.

[beerbreath]

Stop by your local electronic supply store and check out some potentiometers and resistors. If you're lucky, you will find a clerk who actually knows what he's talking about (as opposed to a commercial robot) and can really be helpful.

[HogieWan]

I have a motor from a coffee grinder that I've been thinking of connecting to my mill

[seafra]

If it is the right type of motor, you can use a speed controller like this one.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=43060
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[Old CW4]

Hey, Nelstro,
I'm a gunsmith and have machine tools. Send me a PM with some pics of the 'connecting part' and it's possible I could make you one for cheap.
Old CW4

[nelstrodomus]

Hey, Nelstro,
I'm a gunsmith and have machine tools. Send me a PM with some pics of the 'connecting part' and it's possible I could make you one for cheap.
Old CW4

Better yet, I'd CAD it out (sorry no solid works) with all of the dimensions and we're in business