i think I have found a better motor
Thank you all for this help. I know I threw the artist/aesthetic monkeywrench into this. the idea is to build this as an elaborate machine which has no specific purpose, and could be built in a much simpler manner, but is not. I know it sounds kooky, but...
ok, I see that I need to revise my design
The hobby gears are out, unfortunately. I am looking at 4" to 8" diameter gears (they will be exposed to view, mounted flat so that the movement of the gears becomes part of the aesthetic). would a smaller electric motor be powerfull enough to turn...
thanks
ok, I have already been using the .5hp motor to turn a gear set. it is quite powerfull, but i worry with a smaller motor that the almost three foot diameter plywood wheel. it needs to start on its own with no help. the mounting plate is 15" in diameter so clock gears will be too...
I am a kinetic sculptor in need of some gear reduction help. I have a 2250 rpm .5 hp electric motor. i need to reduce the rpms to less than 5. the gear drive will turn a 30" plywood wheel, and it must turn slowly. the electric motor is the only one I have, so i must use it. I have a small...