Why Cantex ?

Why Cantex ?

Their material is UV-stabilized for weathering strength in the changing climate of Northern Ohio. It also machines and drills consistently. The dielectric constant is the same from piece to piece, and the Cantex compound resists chalking. I've filled a dumpster with look-alike parts that failed to survive the coiling process at some point.

See http://www.cantexinc.com for specifications.

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Here is the prime mover for driving the headstock.  The wood pillars are not fixed in position; other pulley combinations can be plugged in to give different shaft speeds. Ideally the surface speed on the 4" shaft will be between 175 and 200 inches per minute.


  The two small blocks on the bottom allow space for the operator's fingers. Portability and flexibility are key to the construction process.
 
The small 1 1/2" pulley is fastened to the major 10" pulley with J-B Weld. Scrapped clothes washers and dryers are good sources for pulleys and drive belts of all sizes. In my experience, Maytag and Westinghouse are the brand names to look for.

  The motor is a Westinghouse single phase 115 volt workhorse with a 25' cable for the remote on/off switch.

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