Re: [Harp-L] Re: Harp-L Digest, Vol 114, Issue 24

["Suave Blues Man" <res6k2zt@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Brothers Michael, Brian and others,

    One solution is to buy a variac. It is a variable output transformer. 
So if your Dremel speed is too fast at 120 volts...Dial it down to 70 volts, 
or 50 volts or less. I grew up in an Engineering family and we still have 
these in use at home.

    Look here - http://variac.com/staco_Variable_Transformer_Map.htm

Be Blues...And Jazz,

Suave Blues Man

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Easton" <diachrome@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 5:18 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] Re: Harp-L Digest, Vol 114, Issue 24


Brian,
I have a variable speed Dremel and yet it's too fast at the slowest
speed. When I was still using it to tune reeds I connected it to an on/
off foot pedal and
pumped it to keep it from revving up to full speed at the lowest
setting.

Those that want to try using the Brownies should note that a Dremel
can be  too fast and has too much torque.  The speed needs to be
regulated. Some guys  use
rotary nail buffers found in beauty aid stores.  Low torque and gets
the job done.   What you use doesn't matter as long as you don't let
the tool control you.

I own a Dremel device that allows me handsfree operation for vertical
or horizontal use. I have it set up now to use as a bench lathe.  When
I finish my new shop I'll post a  YouTube video showing the complete
layout and all the tools I use.

On Feb 14, 2013, at 2:48 PM, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:40:06 -0600
> From: "Brian Stear" <brianstear@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Polishing Reeds - Kudos to Mike Easton!
> To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> Yes, thanks so much for directing me to that article Mike. And you  were 
> right...my dentist didnâ?Tt carry them. He ordered them for me  and like 
> Bob, they come a dozen to a pack. So Iâ?Tll be set for  quite a while.
>  Unfortunately, my Dremel has only one speed, too fast. So Iâ?Tm  going to 
> hook it up to my Variac and try it that way.
> Thanks guys!
>
> Brian

Take Care
Mike
www.harmonicarepair.com