Rod wraping and drying motors

[bigpapafish]

Hi I've been reading some old posts on this board and there were a few questions about motors for rod wraping and drying. I've never built a rod so I'm not sure about rpms needed for either.
I'd guess 1-10 rpms for drying and 20-60 rpms for wraping? Maybe someone can clue me in.

But anyway here is a link for motors, ac/dc and all kinds of other stuff. Look at inline gearmotors. Low rpm low hp motors from $3-$20. Maybe these will work.

[url "http://www.surpluscenter.com/electric.asp?UID=2005081314404409&catname=electric"]http://www.surpluscenter.com/electric.asp?UID=2005081314404409&catname=electric[/url]

If link doesn't goto surpluscenter.com and click on electric and search the catagories.

Bigpapafish
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[Fishslayer]

My drier for years was a plain old Cabela's that turns at 6 RPM. It works fine for me.Some builders like faster, like up to around 60 RPM. [shocked] I get a visual of finish flying all over the walls at that speed! But they say it works...

The drier on my PacBay Rodsmith turns about the same speed, 6 RPM or thereabouts.

Wrapping motors are usually a sewing machine motor with foot pedal for speed control. Not sure of exact RPM, but they'll generally max out WAY faster than anyone can guide thread. [cool]

Fishslayer
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