educatedguess417
Plastic
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- Jan 26, 2016
Hello, I'm in the process of building a small benchtop flatlap machine to use in my business.
There is one maker out there who must make them for everyone, as dozens of resellers even use the same photo. I think it's ridiculous to pay $500-600 for something like this.
Here's the direct link to this unit: https://www.riogrande.com/product/dura-bull-flat-lap-systems/204122gp
I have found DIY articles and YT vids from people who have built their own; however, I have a tiny shop and am grinding plastic, not rocks, so most of those units are far too big and beefy for my application.
The motor I'm seeking would ideally have all, or most, of the features listed below. If you know of a source for such things, or a particular brand and/or model number, esp something older that I could find used, I'd be most appreciative.
Here are the key features:
1) $100 tops, new or used
2) A/C power preferred, 110 volt
3) Half inch drive shaft, metal
4) Multiple speeds (the one pictured goes from 800-3400)
5) If too expensive for multiple speeds, a one-speed motor turning at no more than 1500 RPM would work. 3500 RPM is way too fast.
I've even thought of snagging at old food processor, or a blender. I think the blender speeds would be tood fast, but food processors might work. So yeah, if you can think of a used appliance I could buy with this kind of motor in it, I'm fine with that.
You folks have never let me down. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
Best,
EG
There is one maker out there who must make them for everyone, as dozens of resellers even use the same photo. I think it's ridiculous to pay $500-600 for something like this.
Here's the direct link to this unit: https://www.riogrande.com/product/dura-bull-flat-lap-systems/204122gp
I have found DIY articles and YT vids from people who have built their own; however, I have a tiny shop and am grinding plastic, not rocks, so most of those units are far too big and beefy for my application.
The motor I'm seeking would ideally have all, or most, of the features listed below. If you know of a source for such things, or a particular brand and/or model number, esp something older that I could find used, I'd be most appreciative.
Here are the key features:
1) $100 tops, new or used
2) A/C power preferred, 110 volt
3) Half inch drive shaft, metal
4) Multiple speeds (the one pictured goes from 800-3400)
5) If too expensive for multiple speeds, a one-speed motor turning at no more than 1500 RPM would work. 3500 RPM is way too fast.
I've even thought of snagging at old food processor, or a blender. I think the blender speeds would be tood fast, but food processors might work. So yeah, if you can think of a used appliance I could buy with this kind of motor in it, I'm fine with that.
You folks have never let me down. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
Best,
EG