Re: rod-mill project - "mains" electric motor advice

On Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:46:08 +0100
Richard Smith <null@void.com> wrote:

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maybe can get one with eg. a 10:1 gearbox giving 300RPM output

A lot of the snowblowers and less expensive lawnmowers over here use a
variable friction drive as the transmission. Similar to this:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friction_drive#Perpendicular_disks

It works as both the clutch and variable ground speeds...

You might find something similar on the cheap in your area🤷️

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Leon Fisk
Grand Rapids  MI