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What is the machine behind the planer on the left?
I have an Ames Mfg. Co. metal planer. Does anyone know about this machine.
I have owned it for thirty years and have never hooked it up. Is yours running?. If so what did you use as a clutch. Any idea of the value of such a machine?.
Richard
Using an electric motor to drive an overhead shaft for this machine only i would want to disengage the drive belt without shutting down the motor.
Thanks again.
Richard
Given the date range and Rob's pix, I would say your planer is a "two belt" drive.
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Joe in NH
If anyone has a Planer like this or similar that they would be interested in parting with please let me know. Thanks.
John
I was going to use a line shaft with one pulley larger for the quick return motion. The belt shifter on the machine operated by the table trips might allow both belts to be on the idler pulleys if adjusted properly and operated by hand. Just playing with it, this might nor be possible.
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