stroke sander

[Greg Newell]

I have a phase converter that now powers my used Unisaw. It will power
between 5-7 1/2 horses. The manufacturer states that other machines may be
run on the same circuit if the total doesn't exceed the overall rating of the
converter. The 5HP motor must be started first and run while the other
smaller machine is then started and used.
    Other uses I have would be furniture in nature. I spoke of this in a
different post. Perhaps you haven't got to it yet. Thank you for your
thoughts.

Greg

Robert Goodale wrote:

> These are nifty machines, I was looking at one recently.  They are
> invaluable if you intend on making your own sound boards from scratch
> but I'm not entirely certain what else you would need it for in our
> profession.  One might be handy for thinning down pin blocks but a
> surface planner would probably be more appropriate for such hard
> material.  The belts should be available from any number of machinery
> suppliers.
>
> Be aware that in order to operate a three phase motor you will either
> need a phase converter, (very expensive), or 3 phase power pre-wired by
> your local electric utility company.  You can not connect a 3 phase
> motor to a typical single phase supply.  The other option is to replace
> the motor but that will be expensive too.
>
> I found a couple web pages on the subject:
>
> http://www.starmachinery.com/CT1500B.html
> http://shopaids.freeyellow.com/stroke_sander.htm
>
> Rob Goodale, RPT
> Las Vegas, NV
>
> Greg Newell wrote:
>
> >OK, call me nuts but I'm actually considering a stroke sander. I'd like
> >to ask a few questions about it. I found a used one for $900. It is a
> >Boise Crane. Is that a good name? the belt size is 169" x 6" . Is that a
> >normal size? It has a sliding table. Is that desirable? The sliding part
> >is hand activated not machine driven. Normal? I could swear that i've
> >seen manufacturers use this machine as a finishing tool to polish the
> >finished piece. Am I dreaming? The outfit I might be buying it from
> >cannot find a source for cloth type belts. It would be a great deal
> >easier to make this decision if it could also be used in a finishing
> >process. It has a 1 1/2 hp 220 v 3 ph motor. Again .... normal? It is a
> >fairly old unit and Boise crane as a company no longer exists. The
> >outfit tells me they still have parts and judging from their shop, I
> >believe it. I figure that i could use this for more than just pianos. I
> >have a house to finish with all new trim and furniture and bah bah bah.
> >I doubt it would be idle too long. Opinions PLEASE!!!!!
> >

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Greg Newell
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