Going to power up my bead roller. I know several have done it, would a 1/2 HP garage door motor, Craftsman, do the trick. I was going to gear it to 4 to 1? I would like a variable speed pedal, going to do some searching on that. I've seen where they've used drills, winch motors but that's about it. The garage door motors are easy to get, new about $40 on ebay. I was also thinking about using a small fan to keep the motor cool since they are not met to run very long. Anyone that has done this I'd like to see some pics or advice, don't want to do this but once.
you will want a DC motor for speed control. 1/2 hp should be more than enough. I used an AC motor from a conveyor. geared down and a jack shaft with a reversing mag starter. still pretty quick. still looking for a DC motor and controller.
I used a Dayton gearmotor I bought off eBay 2.8 rpm 200 flbs. I use a switch for forward and reverse. I use a sewing machine foot pedal to very the speed also from eBay. I can bead roll 16 guage if I want to. I wired it so the foot control plugs in the wall 110v and the gearmotor plugs into it.
Dc motor would be best. They deliver almost full torque at low Rpms but they require a controller. A treadmill is a great source for parts, but that controller won't work well for a bead roller-so you'll have to source out a controller. The tread mill controllers are Awesome for a drill press, lathe, bandsaw.
Just thinking. Servo motors used on sewing machines can be dialed in for rpms. Foot controlled. DC high torque motors. http://www.allbrands.com/products/5...KqLdIy1mCt5ud2s-_cHzqSn0gu4y1sdSosRoCH_Pw_wcB
Golf buggy 12v have speed control knob and decent horse power. I put one on my daughters pedal car. I also wired up a switch for forward and reverse using an old 3phase switch with 12v dc running through it for my bead roller. I found the golf buggy out for hard rubbish. Sent from my SM-N910G using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I got mine from a HAMB member delcar It comes with the controller and a switch and I am really happy with it. You might want to check him out. Gary
they are geared down and have plenty of torque. I believe these are the easiest to convert for a bead roller. Tick all the boxes with speed variation, compact, plenty of torque, low rpm, dc voltage for forward and reverse, cheap, and easy to get. Sent from my SM-N910G using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
this one has a starter motor bolted to a reduction gear with a direct drive. Even getting the key way cut costs more than the golf buggy would. This was the first attempt. It works, but the golf buggy motor is way cheaper and way easier. I just hope the locals in Adelaide don't scoop up all the hard rubbish golf buggies now[emoji2]. Sent from my SM-N910G using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
The goofy looking switch reverses the polarity allowing the forward and reverse. I have a couple of them and they turn up at the swap meets every now and then. I think i paid $2 each and they are strong and robust, and the alloy handle will polish up well when i get the chance. If your a bit of a scrounger like me it should cost you little if anything at all. I chose an earlier foot peddle from a singer which have a cool alloy industrial appearance. Sent from my SM-N910G using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I used a bmx chain and sprocket off a hoist motor, geared 48/10. hand control came with it. Also just upgraded to a electric one from speedwerx with all the fruit Flat out fabricating
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