I am in a process of rebuilding my homemade wrapper, and at some point i decided to go ahead with adding a sewing machine motor to it. I have a motor and pedal, its 5000 rpm motor. I know i need to add rheostat or speed controller to slow it down to wrapping speed, but not sure which one to buy and how exactly do it to make it work.
I am looking at something like this [www.amazon.com]
Will it work?
I will be using separate dc motor for drying and applying finish

I read numerous posts regarding using dc motor for wrapping, and open to that idea as well. However, i cannot find any information on foot pedal for use with dc motor. Anyone knows where i can find one? I have manual speed controller for 24v dc motor, from 1 to 100 rpm, which will be used for finishing and drying. If i can add foot pedal to it i can use it for wrapping

Sergiy,

I used a sewing machine motor when I built my wrapper. I also used the foot pedal from the portable sewing machine. I just picked up a rheostat from the local hardware store and wired it in line of the 120 volt supply to the motor. The rheostat is one that is used as a light dimmer switch. It works great!

Don Campbell
don@sensorfishingrods.com

Thanks for answers
I already have dc speed controller
[www.amazon.ca]
It works good with my 100 rpm 24v motor. Not sure if it can be use with the pedal you talking about.

Sergiy,
It is likely that your controller could be used with the pedal that I referenced. Disassemble the controller and check out the variable resistor and let me know. If you can, take a picture and mail it to me and I can let you know for sure.

Good luck
Roger

Roger, for some reason i cannot find your initial answer anymore. It has dissapeared somehow and i cannot see it.
I did check prices for the pedal you have mentioned and unfortunately its too much of unjustifiable investments for me. I dont build tor money, its hobby for me which i do love. I will look in option of maybe getting used pedal and do conversion you are talkng about.
I still want to find the answer if the co controller i mentioned initially would work. It seems like much less expensive option and might work just fine.

P.S. Tom, sorry if somehow i unintentionally have broken forum rules. I was just looking for answer which i cannot find anywhere.

Some links to various foot pedal designs using the rack and pinion design theory to extend the amount of resistor rotation due to foot pedal action.

[www.google.com]: