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NeoTech:
The tracking is not that hard to make, its just a box with a "flapper" that the axle for the tracking attaches to, i havent found any better way of doing it (and this is my 3rd iteration). Overall a more stable design than mine you have there anyway.. i just use 3mm sheets bolted to aluminium blocks, and the motor is the support point for the whole contraption. Cuz the sheet is so damn flimsy.

RobWilson:
My bad I should have waited until the design was complete . :Doh:

As this reminds me of an old saying . "women and children should never see a job half done " :lol: :lol:

I dont see a problem with running grit side to rubber , many do , as all I will need to do when it gets worn out is turn the worn out rubber off the wheel , re mount wheel in mould , fill mould with rubber , jobs a good one :thumbup: , I work in an industry that uses Urethane wheels /tyres a lot on concrete ,all weathers , carrying many Tonnes and they are very robust lasting years .

And to get a true profile ( 180 degrees ) for a tube notch of say a 1 inch tube the belt does need some assistance . Then there is the time it takes to cut the notch , say 30s to 60s not long , so I reckon I will get a fair few notches out of a set of guide wheels .

Cheers Rob

RobWilson:

--- Quote from: Andrew Wildman on January 22, 2016, 05:30:56 PM ---Rob,
I was thinking this may be my next project when I finish the die filer. Looks like you beat me to it...Suppose I better wait a few months before I start mine so I can nick your ideas.

Tuned in. :drool:

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Hi Andrew

Or you could start your build then I could steal your ideas :lol: :lol: , I cant see me actually starting on the build for a month or so ,it's just in the planning stage . :smart:

Cheers Rob

Country Bubba:

--- Quote from: RobWilson on January 23, 2016, 03:33:59 AM ---My bad I should have waited until the design was complete . :Doh:

As this reminds me of an old saying . "women and children should never see a job half done " :lol: :lol:

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Rob,
Speaking for myself, I like to see the design thought process such as your doing here. :coffee: It is more stimulating and progress/changes give thought to my own projects as they may apply. :hammer:

I look forward to each iteration of this design and hope you continue to show us.

hermetic:
Do you know Rob, looking at your latest project got me thinking, I have a large cast iron floor stand with a three phase motor on it, and a belt drive to a spindle, which at the moment has a 3 jaw chuck on it. I was told it had been used as a buffing head. I am just thinking that it would make the basics of a two belt linisher, which is something I haven't got!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Phil

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