I've build a Tormek clone out of scrap metal and a slicer motor.
https://youtu.be/VGuBj1foYNQ
https://youtu.be/AGIH_4rIlqY
Here is Part 3. Now the jig for my chisels is working without water on my shoes. ��
https://youtu.be/4k259WO4Fd0
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I've build a Tormek clone out of scrap metal and a slicer motor.
https://youtu.be/VGuBj1foYNQ
https://youtu.be/AGIH_4rIlqY
Here is Part 3. Now the jig for my chisels is working without water on my shoes. ��
https://youtu.be/4k259WO4Fd0
Reverse rotation - might work better.
Yes you are right, with a reverse rotation my jig would work. But now it's not so easy to change the rotation. I want to build another jig for the grinder, that will work with the excisting direction.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick79
Nice build. One question - where is the wobble coming from on the wheels?
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Good job on the build.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tonyg
The wheels are simply mounted on a threaded rod. You could dress the wheels to get it to run more true.
Question.. Is that a DC motor? Can you reverse the polarity to have it run either way?
My chisel grinder is commercial and runs 'forward'. Probably about same FPM, but smaller wheel. Its rest positions chisel more atop the periphery so lessens any tendency of fluid to run down an inclined chisel.
Wet wheels aren't prone to burning edge of high carbon or HSS, so direction isn't too big a deal. Reverse though, will reduce wire edge to burnish flat.
I add two drops of dishwashing soap [hand not machine] to the tray, that increases wetting and flush away grindings. Surely it would worsen drainage off inclined chisel.
How difficult would it be to just turn the motor assembly around to make the wheels run the other way?
It comes from the threaded rod, it's crooked. Unhappily I don't have a lathe yet for better results.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tonyg
No it's an ac motor so I can't reverse the polarity. I have to change the motor coils and thats not easy at this motor.Quote:
Originally Posted by high-side
In a few days Part 3 will get online. I've build a jig similar to the original Tormek so that the water flow back into the bowl.
The nice thing about ulilising those slicers is that anything that you make with them is better than the original purpose - I have had one that i bought many years ago sitting on a shelf, only used it a few times as they are finicky to use and clean ( I bought a small commercial slicer on an auction for about the same price).
I will have to think of some way to repurpose mine as I am a bit of a Magpie and keep everything.
Yes you are right. I'm using a simple knife to cut my bread. We have a third slicer at home but I think I would get in trouble with my wife if I will dismantle it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tonyg