Gentlemen,
This morning I went and collected a NEW ALBA No 1A shaping machine which is totally complete bar a motor, I have a couple laying around so not a problem, my question is what size the motor pulley as the spec plate states a 960 rpm motor, my motors are higher but I can fit a smaller pulley but need to know the size of the original.
Thanks in advance,
Martin P
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
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