5/16" (8mm) ID steel sleeves were purchased to act as spacers. The parts found at a local store were longer than desired. The spacers didn't have to be much longer than 1/4" (6mm) but these were 1/2" (12mm). Fortunately, they were solid when the unit was assembled so the length was not a problem. The purpose of the sleeves was to put distance between the spinning plastic parts and ensure that all rotation was being handled by the bearings. The design was very similar to skate wheels.
Once assembled the sander even looked like it was still a sturdy build and it felt like it. The addition of the spacers allowed the nuts around the drive shaft to be tightened more than before instead of relying on estimated spacing and lock nuts.
Testing still has to happen. The drive pulley doesn't sit at the exact center anymore and this may cause problems while driving the belt. If this configuration runs smoothly the project will be complete.
Downloads:
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Completed projects from year 3.
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2016-10-12 (W)
Spacers around a pulley
Once assembled the sander even looked like it was still a sturdy build and it felt like it. The addition of the spacers allowed the nuts around the drive shaft to be tightened more than before instead of relying on estimated spacing and lock nuts.
Front view of sander
Testing still has to happen. The drive pulley doesn't sit at the exact center anymore and this may cause problems while driving the belt. If this configuration runs smoothly the project will be complete.
Side view of sander
Downloads:
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1.
Completed projects from year 2.
Completed projects from year 3.
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com/
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, are not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2016-10-12 (W)
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