Zoom, Zoom, Zoom

[Steve D]

Here's the latest update - test fit of the power plant. :mrgreen:

Yes, I'm dying to run it, no I haven't yet.......

 

[DavidF]

That's a chunky looking motor!!! Nice job.

 

[Steve D]

It's a 3HP, 3450 RPM Leeson, I couldn't get a permit for the nuclear reactor. :lol:

 

[Monty]

Wow... so close you can almost smell the woodchips!!!

 

[Canuck]

Wow Steve. I really like the way you mounted the motor to the casting!:eusa_clap
How did you ensure the alignment of the top and bottom pulleys?

Looks like it may be getting close to in-service! Is this all considered a "dry-fit" prior to paint?

Very, very good restoration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wayne

 

[Steve D]

Thank you, yes - dry fit before paint. I had the bracket custom made and took careful measurements for alignment. I had some play in & out with each sheave so I was able to get them dead on.

 

[sapwood]

Heavy, heavy, heavy

Pretty sure we'll know when you pull the switch. It's definitely going to affect the power grid statewide :lol:

Great job :mrgreen:
Sapwood

 

[Steve D]

I need to verify clearance when I can set the beds back on, I think I can stub up a piece of conduit and mount the switch directly above the motor and behind the fence. The only problem now is the freakin' beds are so heavy, I need help just to move each half around.

 

[McRabbet]

I need to verify clearance when I can set the beds back on, I think I can stub up a piece of conduit and mount the switch directly above the motor and behind the fence. The only problem now is the freakin' beds are so heavy, I need help just to move each half around.

You know where you can get a true "Heavy lifter" to help you out anytime! Just give me a holler!

Rob

 

[D L Ames]

Looking good Steve.:icon_thum How do you add oil to the bearing reservoirs? I bet that baby is going to purr once you get it running.

D L

 

[NCPete]

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom

Sorry, I saw that title, and had a flashback the Miata.net days. Zoom Zoom Zoom...

 

[Steve D]

DL,

There are holes in the top bearing cap. You can either add a few drops before use each day or attach a snap cap drip oiler that will slowly add oil. There is a felt wick in the reservoir below the bearing that is in contact with the shaft and wicks oil up from the reservoir. The experts tell me that I should use 30W detergent free oil. I'll probably just heep an oil can on the blade guard when not in use to remind my feeble brain.

Looking good Steve.:icon_thum How do you add oil to the bearing reservoirs? I bet that baby is going to purr once you get it running.

D L

 

[JohnsonMBrandon]

Steve that is awesome. Its going to be nice to fire that baby up!

 

[michaelgarner]

Yup,,NCPete,, I was eyes wide open to see the new miata or something,, maybe a monster miata 5.0. someday i will make a tiny rocket,,someday.

 

[cpowell]

I need to verify clearance when I can set the beds back on, I think I can stub up a piece of conduit and mount the switch directly above the motor and behind the fence. The only problem now is the freakin' beds are so heavy, I need help just to move each half around.

Geesh, what a problem...the beds are SOOO HEAVY!!!

Go on, rub it in some more, Steve!

That's one nice looking machine. I can't wait to see it painted...maybe with a light coat of chips and SAWDUST!!

The gloat that never stops giving! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Chuck

 

[Steve D]

:mrgreen: McRabbett came over tonight and helped move the tables so I can get them prepped. I'm guessing the infeed goes about 150# and the outfeed 200. It's nice to have a fellow woodworker nearby that doesn't mind a little heavy lifting.:icon_thum

Geesh, what a problem...the beds are SOOO HEAVY!!!

Go on, rub it in some more, Steve!

That's one nice looking machine. I can't wait to see it painted...maybe with a light coat of chips and SAWDUST!!

The gloat that never stops giving! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Chuck