new rod builder

[brushhog-65]

i wonder if any one could offer some advice about what would be the best and the cheapest way to get started, as far as wrappers ect. i would like to have a foot controlled setup but its to expensive for me to start out with i have a full shop so if any body as any ideas about how to make a homemade motor setup i can put together or build about any thing. thanks. Dennis

p.s. if anyone has any used stuuf for sell let me know.

[Obed]

Check out Mudhole, they have everything from table mounted hand wrappers to power wrappers and anything else you could need.
Be careful, you get what you pay for a lot of times and the more inexpensive tools tend to be more manual and a less effecient use of time. Have to strike a balance between the cost of the tool versus the cost of your time.
Cheapest tool for wrapping is a cardboard box cut with V's to hold rod.
If you have woodworking tools and the acumen, you could probably copy commercially available set-ups.
Some guys make wrapper/dryer motors out of sewing machines. You can rewire for reverse and forward directions.
Good luck

[bass5aday]

Mudhole electrification kit!!!!! I built my power wrapper for about $120. Solid oak, nicely finished, stands, got the thread tensioners from Mudhole, rest from lowes, little felt in the stands from the craft store, brass hinge pins for spool holders.

[bass5aday]

Also, the best place for dryer motors is fish tale tackle $4 or $5 each 714-957-6138, he sells on ebay, also.

[thedude]

get a 3 rpm dryer kit off ebay ( 25$) ready to go

don't get a power wrapper to start, way to much money for something that can be accomplished using a cardboard box with notches cut in it. Try it a few times before you drop 300$ on a rod lathe.