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| Author: | ZekeM [ Mon May 12, 2014 3:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Buffing motor |
What size motor do y'all use on buffers? I ask cuz I just bought a new condenser motor for an AC unit that is irreparable. So now I have a brand new motor that I can't take back. Trying to find a use for it. |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Mon May 12, 2014 3:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing motor |
Half a horse here, run a slack belt. |
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| Author: | Haans [ Mon May 12, 2014 4:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing motor |
Same here...doesn't take a ton of force to stop the wheel. Allow plenty of adjustment so you can play with it. |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Mon May 12, 2014 4:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing motor |
Forgot to mention, aimed for the same speed (FPM) as the new SW buffer, with 12" wheels. |
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| Author: | grumpy [ Mon May 12, 2014 10:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing motor |
1/3 |
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| Author: | Pmaj7 [ Mon May 12, 2014 11:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing motor |
1/3 |
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| Author: | ZekeM [ Tue May 13, 2014 7:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing motor |
Looks like this motor will turn out useful after all! Now to do some math to figure out the SFPM. Thanks guys! |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Tue May 13, 2014 7:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing motor |
No more than 1/2 hp, 1/3 preferred, rpms under 1000, 800 is target. U should be able to stall the wheel with some force. Grizzly supplies the shop fox arbor for around $100. Well worth it. Caswell Plating supplies very nice wheels. I use two 14" wheels on each side. |
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| Author: | Dave Stewart [ Tue May 13, 2014 7:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing motor |
Even a 1/4 HP will work ... not a lot of torque req'd. 14" buffs develop quite a bit of flywheel type momentum. |
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| Author: | grumpy [ Tue May 13, 2014 3:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing motor |
Speed will depend on what type of finish you're buffing. I run 12" buffs at 1:1 (1740 rpm) for polyester.... |
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