Using a Rheostat to fine adjust the speed of a 110v motor ? - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T08:29:50Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/using-a-rheostat-to-fine?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI redid my mounting wheel so…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-02-15:2592684:Comment:1887372010-02-15T05:10:31.916ZJimbo Cawthronhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JimboC
I redid my mounting wheel so here is some pics!!<br />
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I redid my mounting wheel so here is some pics!! <br />
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<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/305637014?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" alt="" width="721"></p> Well yall, Here is my very fi…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-02-14:2592684:Comment:1884412010-02-14T16:22:07.088ZJimbo Cawthronhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JimboC
Well yall, Here is my very first pup wound on the machine !!!<br />
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Well yall, Here is my very first pup wound on the machine !!! <br />
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<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/305635868?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" alt="" width="721"></p> tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-01-31:2592684:Comment:1819612010-01-31T00:21:36.513ZJimbo Cawthronhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JimboC
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<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/305638854?profile=original" alt=""></p> Well I went ahead and tried s…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-01-30:2592684:Comment:1817872010-01-30T16:10:56.532ZJimbo Cawthronhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JimboC
Well I went ahead and tried something.<br />
I was at lowes one day and they had some of those slide dimmer switches in the mark down cart for 4 dollars so I got it.<br />
Took it home and wired it up to my fan motor.<br />
it worked with no sparks or shorts, so I turned the speed up and let it run for a while then slowed it down and let it run for a while.<br />
No excessive heat build up!<br />
So I put my practice bobbin on and started winding with sewing thread.<br />
I worked fairly well, now I need to do some fine…
Well I went ahead and tried something.<br />
I was at lowes one day and they had some of those slide dimmer switches in the mark down cart for 4 dollars so I got it.<br />
Took it home and wired it up to my fan motor.<br />
it worked with no sparks or shorts, so I turned the speed up and let it run for a while then slowed it down and let it run for a while.<br />
No excessive heat build up!<br />
So I put my practice bobbin on and started winding with sewing thread.<br />
I worked fairly well, now I need to do some fine adjustments and I will try the real thing when I get my wire.<br />
Just to let yall know....... I confired with an electrician friend of mine be for I did this and he told me the worst that could happen is that I would burn the motor up, but he didn't think it would using it for that short of time.<br />
I will post a pic latter. Thanks, this really helps.
S…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-01-27:2592684:Comment:1805232010-01-27T19:47:43.930ZBob Harrisonhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BobHarrison
Thanks, this really helps.<br />
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<cite>Skeesix said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/using-a-rheostat-to-fine?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A180426&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2592684Comment180426"><div><cite>Bob Harrison said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/using-a-rheostat-to-fine#2592684Comment179269"><div>Thanks for the info on the rheostat. What does the out side diameters of your pullys mesure?<br></br><cite>Skeesix…</cite></div>
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Thanks, this really helps.<br />
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<cite>Skeesix said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/using-a-rheostat-to-fine?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A180426&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2592684Comment180426"><div><cite>Bob Harrison said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/using-a-rheostat-to-fine#2592684Comment179269"><div>Thanks for the info on the rheostat. What does the out side diameters of your pullys mesure?<br/><cite>Skeesix said:</cite><blockquote>The little pulley is just what's on the end of the sewing machine motor shaft - it's 1/2" or so. The big pulley is 4.5". I couldn't find what I needed commercially, so i just made my own out of acrylic.</blockquote>
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<cite>Bob Harrison said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/using-a-rheostat-to-fine#2592684Comment179269"><div>Thanks for the info on the rheostat. What does the out side diameters of your pullys mesure?<br></br> <cite>Skeesix said:</cite><blockquote>The little pulley is just what's on the end of the sewing machine motor shaft - it's 1/2" or so. The big pulley is 4.5". I couldn't find what I needed commercially, so i just made my own out of…</blockquote>
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<cite>Bob Harrison said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/using-a-rheostat-to-fine#2592684Comment179269"><div>Thanks for the info on the rheostat. What does the out side diameters of your pullys mesure?<br/> <cite>Skeesix said:</cite><blockquote>
The little pulley is just what's on the end of the sewing machine motor shaft - it's 1/2" or so. The big pulley is 4.5". I couldn't find what I needed commercially, so i just made my own out of acrylic.</blockquote>
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</blockquote> also look for a cheap variabl…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-01-25:2592684:Comment:1794232010-01-25T15:06:14.653ZTimhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Tim
also look for a cheap variable speed drill they are pretty easy to find in a pawn shop.
also look for a cheap variable speed drill they are pretty easy to find in a pawn shop. Thanx for all of the input, y…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-01-25:2592684:Comment:1793932010-01-25T11:41:46.460ZJimbo Cawthronhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JimboC
Thanx for all of the input, y'all are great, thats why I like this community so much.<br />
So now its off to find a sewing machine.
Thanx for all of the input, y'all are great, thats why I like this community so much.<br />
So now its off to find a sewing machine. yup, i also use a dimmer swit…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-01-25:2592684:Comment:1793762010-01-25T08:12:00.321Zjimhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/jim
yup, i also use a dimmer switch on my sewing machine winder, no promlems. foot peddles on sewing machines are the same thing, their made for them.<br />
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<cite>Bob Harrison said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/using-a-rheostat-to-fine?page=1&commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A179327&x=1#2592684Comment179248"><div>Can a ceiling fan rheostat be used on a sewing machine motor in lue of the foot pedal ?</div>
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yup, i also use a dimmer switch on my sewing machine winder, no promlems. foot peddles on sewing machines are the same thing, their made for them.<br />
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<cite>Bob Harrison said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/using-a-rheostat-to-fine?page=1&commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A179327&x=1#2592684Comment179248"><div>Can a ceiling fan rheostat be used on a sewing machine motor in lue of the foot pedal ?</div>
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. i wouldnt use a reostate on j…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-01-25:2592684:Comment:1793272010-01-25T04:36:15.241ZTimhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Tim
i wouldnt use a reostate on just any motor it can cause problems you need to make sure your using a variable speed motor not a multi speed motor.
i wouldnt use a reostate on just any motor it can cause problems you need to make sure your using a variable speed motor not a multi speed motor.