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Back to the question of speed, it is simpler to use a countershaft with large pully to slow it down.
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I tried stepping one down with a pully, never could get it slow enough. I put a VFD on my router for my pantograph and it works great for about 100$. Not sure if you can fit one on a standard electric motor or not for reasonable costs. My guess is you can.
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I had bought one for some of my routers 25years ago before variable speed routers came out. It was less than this one and they do work good if you have to dial a slower speed in. Most routers are running at least 10,000 rpm and you can bring it to a dead stop with this type. Mine you can clip on to your belt and reach down and adjust the speed.
For carding I use either burlap or denim, also the grey Scotchbrite pads. On the ribs, a fine wire brush.
Last edited by JDW; 06/08/15 05:01 PM.
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Grey Scotchbrite? hmm I only use that stuff if I get scaling, otherwise it seems to remove my bluing as well. You must card very gently? I card by hand after rusting with steel wool but use the fine wheel before I apply my acid. It seems to homogenize the finish nicely.
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Steve, I think I had read on here that Dr. Gaddy used Scotchbrite. I have brown green and grey, and I do use it gently. I have never found a wide, fine enough wheel to card that way.
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I bought mine years ago from Brownell's. I still have one wheel left. Jim Biar (sp?) halfmoon gunshop? Fullmoon gunshop? I believe he has the wheels, or so I was told last week.
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Most bench top drill presses can be slowed to 600rpm with the belts.
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