Low speed bi-directional 6" power hone

[bildio]

Paul,

Thanks for the input. Motor is spec'd at 2,800 rpm max. & variable speed. Does yours have variable speed, i.e., can you run it slow too, e.g., below 500 rpm?

 

[Paul Russell]

Hi Bildio, I run the motor at its slowest speed, which is quite fast. I have no way to measure the the speed, and yes, the units speed is adjustable.
I think all up, this setup cost me $125 AUS. Which was the motor unit, the brass bush, plus a 220 grit diamond disc.... (I've seen these motors online at "Inland lapidary supplies" for just under $ 70 USD. ). Hope this helps.

Cheers, Paul.

 

[bildio]

Helps a lot. Paul, thanks very much.

 

[mrthe]

me too i use the inland motor replacement for my homemade power hone and work perfect i have open the orange plastic case and put it in a metal enclosure and work like a "real" one

 

[Southtexas]

Thank you Mrthe, Valuable information.
While I'm happy with mine as is, it's great that there are other alternatives. Hopefully more options help more people.
Cliff

 

[dogcatcher]

What is the lowest speed the Inland motor will run?

 

[Newton Pens]

Thanks so much for pointing me to this - I just ordered everything I need, and next time I need milk and soap, I'll get the flat cutting board as the base, and have wood in the shop to act as risers.
Thanks!
$113 total! Not bad.

 

[Southtexas]

You are most welcome. Happy to help where I can.
Cliff

 

[Rolland]

Would it be possible to post a couple of photos of the fixture? I have a machine shop and would be interested in fabricating something similar

 

[Southtexas]

Would it be possible to post a couple of photos of the fixture? I have a machine shop and would be interested in fabricating something similar

pm sent
Cliff

 

[Newton Pens]

So I ordered all the bits for this project and now have a pretty cool power sharpener of my own, for just around $100 investment.
Still waiting on the diamond laps - they're coming from China.

The first motor I bought was seized up - no good. They sent a replacement and it worked great, no charge no hassle, but then they sent a second replacement. So I don't need it.

If anybody here wants to do this, I've got a motor I'll give you for cost of shipping - $6 should do it CONUS.

 

[bildio]

What is the lowest speed the Inland motor will run?

Inland customer service said that the lowest speed is about 800 rpm. So, it's variable from 800 to 2,800 rpm.

 

[bildio]

Made one using a "BUD Industries JB-3956 Steel NEMA 1 Sheet Metal Junction Box with Lift-off Screw Cover, 6" Width x 8" Height x 4" Depth" purchased from Amazon for $14.13.

I was too lazy to fabricate an enclosure. I'm very pleased with the result. It's nice & sturdy. I wish the motor was faster, but it's a nice alternative to hand sharpening. It's nice to have forward & reverse too.

 

[Southtexas]

Nice work Bill. I like it enough that I just ordered one of the boxes for myself. Will save me some bench space.
Cliff

 

[bildio]

Cliff,

& thanks very much for your help. The 10/32 threaded holes in the gear box make for a nice mount to the box.

 

[dogcatcher]

Nice job, I also like mine with the junction box.

 

[dlilazteca]

Bravo! Very well done just saved yourself hundreds, and probably had fun doing it also!

Carlos De La O III

 

[phil]

Excellent post. Thank you. I also enjoy making my own tooling. I find it really satisfying.

 

[RDP]

Nice work, , here is the one I made a while ago with a sewing machine motor and an angle grinder head, old parts from the junk box, I too was lazy about making the box, so I used an old computer power supply case, just took the insides out it is belt driven via 2 pulleys, and it has a variable speed, max speed about 800 rpm, is set up for the Lindsay templates, which makes it hard to use with the dual angle fixture, so I have to redesign it now, thanks for your tips guys, that's going to help a lot

Richard

 

[Chujybear]

What's the issue w the dual angle fixture? Does it bottom out before your tool touches the diamond?