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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-24-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 24,752
Posted By Vridar

So much for paying attention. Maybe I should...

So much for paying attention. Maybe I should switch to Sudoku and leave SM alone.

See the quote in my signature. Dah!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-24-2014, 07:44 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 24,752
Posted By Vridar

Damn, that would have been too simple a solution....

Damn, that would have been too simple a solution. Why didn't you mention that earlier. Oh, well, I can use the modified resistance pedal for many applications. As a matter of fact I may do the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-24-2014, 02:30 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 24,752
Posted By Vridar

Yes, works perfectly, but, I've only used it with...

Yes, works perfectly, but, I've only used it with the resistance type controllers. The in-line rheostat has 6 stages I can set it on. Set it on the 1st resistance and the 201 foot controller...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-23-2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 24,752
Posted By Vridar

Miriam, more accurately, I hot glue stuck the...

Miriam, more accurately, I hot glue stuck the soldering helper on top of the base of my soldering gun. The gun has the base which controls the temperature of the gun. So, I didn't solder to the gun,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-23-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 24,752
Posted By Vridar

A couple things used on today's project.

I used a couple things today on projects I thought might be of interest on this topic. One is after misplacing my soldering wire helper enough times, I hot glue stuck it on my soldering iron. The...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-11-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 24,752
Posted By Vridar

"Ron you are sssssssssssoooooooooooooooo far over...

"Ron you are sssssssssssoooooooooooooooo far over my head."

Miriam, not really. I'm trying to accomplish the same as you are with the dimmer switch for your Dremel. I'm using the inline foot...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-11-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 24,752
Posted By Vridar

Inline Rheostat/Dimmer Completed

My intentions were to use the original foot control receptacle box, but since I came up with a salvaged fourplex which is more to my liking. The foot lever spring is removed and friction on the lever...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-05-2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 24,752
Posted By Vridar

Rockler Thread Detective

Finding correct sized and threaded screws and bolts is very trying. I salvage most parts and throw in a parts bin. Finding the correct bolt for a project is difficult. These sets of Thread Detectives...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-04-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 24,752
Posted By Vridar

Oh, yes. Thought I'd posted enough pictures...

Oh, yes. Thought I'd posted enough pictures without posting one of it back together. Really, I think I know what I'm doing. I may even extend the teat that marries with the foot lever so I can...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-04-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 24,752
Posted By Vridar

Inline Rheostat to Increase Resistance of Foot Controller

I'm rigging up a rheostat to have available for whatever purpose. But, again, I am thinking of placing it in series before a resistance speed controller to limit maximum speed. This one I'm working...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-27-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 24,752
Posted By Vridar

With the spring that returns the pedal to off...

With the spring that returns the pedal to off removed, I'll also be able to adjust to a predetermined controlled resistance. Just a matter of what's available and individual adjustments to fit each...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-27-2014, 12:28 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 24,752
Posted By Vridar

Probably, but the idea is to be able to "floor"...

Probably, but the idea is to be able to "floor" the machine's foot pedal without the machine running away with me. And, actually I'll be using an old resistance-type foot control in the pig-tail to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-27-2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 24,752
Posted By Vridar

Tammi, Love the lazy Susan and the pool noodle...

Tammi, Love the lazy Susan and the pool noodle ideas.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-27-2014, 04:55 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 24,752
Posted By Vridar

><<<an AC pigtail wired to a plastic outlet box,...

><<<an AC pigtail wired to a plastic outlet box, with a duplex receptacle, and a light dimmer. (yes you can use those with this type of motor) Also doubles as a dimmer for the lamp in the work room,...
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