Recent content by JFoshee

I think so. If the limit switches are on the actuator the momentary switch is all I need, but if the limit switches were/are in the control box the momentary switch will run it in and out, but the actuator will not know where full out or full in is. Makes sense. In other words, applying the...

I need a Linak actuator for a project. The actuator is relatively cheap but the controller is pretty high. I am looking at one that is 24v. It shows to have 4 wires at the connector, but some have more depending on the actuator. Does anyone know if this can be wired through a simple three way...

My dad and I built this dump trailer awhile back. It has sides, but they could be left off for a flat bed. I still don't have a 12 volt power unit to dump it though. I'm using my tractor hydraulics right now. We started with a Chevrolet 1 ton frame and built it up from there. Good luck...

Here is a pic of the motor and sprockets in place. At the lowest setting the grill turns at about 3 RPM. This will have to do. Now I have a different problem. The fire will not stay lit. If we close the fire box and close the grill lid after a few seconds it goes out. We can open the top on...

Thanks for all the input. I will try to post some pics when finished. We decided on a 112 tooth on the driven gear (the rotisserie) and a 10 tooth on the motor. I found out the motor actually varies from 30 RPM -75 RPM. Anyway at 50RPM motor speed the rotisserie should turn around 4-5 RPM. I...

A question for a math person. I have found a motor for my grill. The motor has a speed control and is variable from about 8 RPM up to about 75. Lets go middle of the road and say it turns at 30 RPM. What gear sprocket should I run on the motor and shaft to make the rotisserie turn at, or about...

I will check the pressure. It may be above the rated RPM, but I don't think so. The Honda seams to be running about the same RPM as the Tecumseh. The Honda has a stiff spring connected to the linkage where a throttle cable would mount. I was wondering if I took the spring off and made it...

I recently built a log splitter and used a Tecumseh engine. Long story made short, motor ran like **** and I swapped and put a Honda 160cc GC I a had taken off a pressure washer. Here is the question. I was able to govern the old engine using a throttle (like a lawn mower). The Honda is preset...

I went with some clamps from Lowe's. About $2 ea. and I could use them for other purposes also. Thanks for all the responses.

Thanks for all the response I got. Super Glue-To permanent Magnets, Bar clamps- To expensive (At least the ones I priced at Lowe's) *C* shaped cup holders- A good idea, but a little more bulky than I'm looking for PVC idea- Has potential, a good idea All ideas about taking a solid piece and...

I looking for a tool (for lack of a better term) to keep the cans standing upright in my service truck. My truck has bins that are adjustable in width. With the cans in them they are about 5" wide. I 'm looking for a tool that will spring clamp to the side of the tray divider and stick out to...

E-TEK'S post on his car rotisserie got me to wondering. Have any of you ever built a rotisserie grill? What diameter should it be? Any body got some pics of a build or some plans?

I have considered the HF DC, but I'm thinking about trying the water method discussed above first. The kit was $300 including shipping, but I wanted the foot pedal. You can buy the hand trigger for less money. I had to buy some hinges, foam sealer, paint, and some metal for the legs. I already...

I found a water separator on net somewhere. I am thinking of building it. For sure now that I know it works. It is pretty much like a "bong". (Not that I know what one is, but I've seen them in stores) The dust is pulled under the water level and the shop vac pulls a vacuum on the top side of...

My wife got me a kit from TP TOOLS to build my own blast cabinet for Christmas. I finally got it done and thought I'd share the experience. The kit comes with instructions to build a cabinet from two sheets of plywood. I decided to build mine a little larger. My cabinet is 24"x48" inside. This...