On 27 Mar 2005 at 0:00, R. Denton wrote:
> I bought a bead roller
>http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=34104 and am
>contemplating motorizing it. It seems to well made and the handle is
>removeable and a pulley placed on the shaft.. As it is, it takes two people to
>use it.
>
> I understand what needs to be done but don't know anything about gear
>reduction, etc.
>
> Any help from anyone??
>
> Bob D.
Conversion kits are available. It's 110 volt motor that has about a 325 to 350
to 1 reduction and
probably pulls 10 amps. You could probably make one yourself for much less.
http://www.irvansmith.com/catalog2/parts/bead_roller_manual.shtml
John Thornton
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