Best Motor RPM to Apply finish to Rod ?

[jlinmo226068]

I am looking for a motor for applying finish. What is the best RPM to buy ? I will be Drying on a different rack

[rangerbobber]

I use the same motor to finish and dry, around 7 to 8 rpm from bbq rotisserie but have a microwave motor for back-up, both work great

[jlinmo226068]

I was mainly asking because it seems some people seem to like a lot higher RPM for applying. I was wondering what is the advantages of a faster motor, I have heard cleaner edges are one.

[rangerbobber]

I know some like a slightly faster motor to wrap thread but I don't see any advantage at all in putting finish on faster, different strokes for everyone

[SMRanger619]

The faster speed makes it really easy to have a straight edge at the end of the wrap. I also find it easier to cover large but sections quickly. Typically between 20 -30 RPM. I have a power wrapper with an adjustable speed I adjust it up or down depending on what I area of the rod I am finishing. This method works well for me.

[jlinmo226068]

I didn't want to buy one too fast that it would be more trouble than one too slow LOL

[21XDC]

I'm thinking you could buy the fastest one and control your speed with one of these...

https://www.ebay.com/i/191063176059?chn=ps


https://www.walmart.com/ip/Yescom-El...&wl13=&veh=sem

https://www.harborfreight.com/router...rol-43060.html

[jlinmo226068]

I have seen someone asking about that before but no one had used it then. Does anyone have any experience with one ?

[21XDC]

I use one on my spray booth... It controls speed on electric motors w/o damaging them... You can not use a light dimmer switch.

[Ryan]

I like 15-18 RPM and use the same for applying and finishing.

[Bassbme]

I used to apply finish on a dryer that I made using an old microwave table motor. It was 6 RPM. It was too slow. I then replaced that motor with an 18 RPM motor that I got from Mud Hole. It was better, but still a little too slow for my liking. I ended up getting a power wrapper and now I probably run anywhere from 20 -50 RPM when applying finish. As you have read others say, I get cleaner lines at the edge of wraps, and the faster speed enables me to have a lighter touch with my finish brush, which I think has helped my wraps be more even.

If I were in your shoes I'd go with this http://www.mudhole.com/DCRDS-Variable-Speed-Rod-Dryer

As you can see from the description, it is variable speed which will come in handy. If you ever decide a power wrapper is something you'd want, or need, You'll have a second dryer which will come in handy.

[KyLakeLunker]

I use my wrapper to apply at a high speed then I'll fine tune it by rotating by hand. Alex at ALX/Hydra did this video that shows it up at a high speed.

[jlinmo226068]

Thanks guys I have found several different speeds from 5-78 RPMs I kinda had my eye on a 36,60,or 78 which would you choose ? Or I could go with a slower one if that is better.

[shfishinsticks]

When I started building, I used a 18rpm for applying and drying. Now when I have too many repairs and I have to use that same 18rpm to apply, it's absolutely brutal. Way too slow for me. I now apply at high speed, about 150+ rpm, on a powerwrapper.

[jlinmo226068]

So in your opinion a 50- 78 wouldn't be too fast then.

[shfishinsticks]

So in your opinion a 50- 78 wouldn't be too fast then.

For drying, I think so.

[jlinmo226068]

I am talking strictly for applying I will use a 5 or 6 RPM for drying

[shfishinsticks]

I am talking strictly for applying I will use a 5 or 6 RPM for drying

Sorry. For application, that would be fine.

[jlinmo226068]

It's OK shfishinsticks I appreciate everyone's information. I am new and trying to learn from those who have experience.
Thank You

[jasonG]

Faster the better I’d say and make sure you have a slip clutch. I apply by hand or with my dryer cause I just never spent the money. To me the high speed sure seems to help getting that straight edge