NEW ALBA No 1A Shaping machine

Martin, from memory the 6 pole motor pulley was about 4" diameter on the one I had.

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John Stevenson Nottingham, England.

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Thanks John.

Martin P

Any idications of how many strokes per minute the shaper should run at?

Should be not too tough to work backwards from there, to get in the ballpark.

Personally, I figure I'd try whichever small pulley I had on hand and see if it looked like a goer. After all, the speeds of cut in out hobby use are not an exact requirement.

FWIW, when I run my 7" Aamco/Delta, I always use the slowest speed, as it gives me time to stay caught up with the machine. If it's a long cut, the self act can take care of it, while I putter about the shop.

Cheers Trevor Jones

3 inch on the motor and 10 inch on the input shaft on mine, 960 rpm motor i think, though i cant get at the ratings plate tonight. measured on the overall outer dia, i guess the actual v will be a little bit smaller.

Dave

Thanks David, now I know what to buy or make.

Martin P