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Subject:Re: Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
From:Mike Collum
Date:Sun, 7 Aug 2005 09:02:59 -0400

Is it ok to stop it to make speed changes ... like a drill press with a
combination of pulleys?

John Rodgers wrote:
> Fella's - and Ladies .... I need a little help.
>
> I  need to  build a  machine that uses a 1 HP Capacitor start 120v
> electric motor that turns at 3350 rpm. The motor - by way of pulleys -
> will drive a shaft whose rotational speed  should have a controllable
> range from 0 to 200 RPM.
>
> I'm hoping that some of you folk out there know about such stuff and can
> help me with suggestions on how to get it done.  - speed controllers,
> variable diameter pulleys, or what ever. I am open to suggestions.
> Specifics and specifications would be of a big help.
>
> I would appreciate any input.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL driver
>