Is every one here okay on 90 volt DC Drives? ? ?

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If not and you're in real need let me know here. EDIT: I really want this for one of us knife makers. If I have not seen you before here on this 'Shop Talk' forum I may be very shy toward you.

I just bought two of them at a killer price: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2535628570&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOAB:US:6

If you need one I'll proof them when I receive them. I keep one for me. You pay what I paid for both of them ($24.99 + $8 shipping = $32.99 total) - out of U.S. will be more shipping but only what ever it is - 32.99 is what I'm paying. If you don't have an electronics background I'll be here for you for help in setting up, but it will be over the phone or email.
So, if you smoke it you smoke it. Okay?

This model (KB Electronics KBIC-125) is 115 volt AC input/ 0 - 90 volt DC output - DC output rated at 16 amps with auxiliary heat sink / less without.
These drives do need, from what I can see so far, a heat sink and a HP (horse power) resistor. The heat sink allows it to operate 1 1/2 HP DC motors. It will also need to be enclosed to keep metal dust away from the electronics. With no auxiliary heat sink they are rated at 3/4 HP. Still need the HP resistor. The resistor, as I recall, is rather nominal in price. The heat sink prices, I can not remember how bad in price. I'll provide a link here to KB Electronics so you can check for a local distributor: http://www.kbelectronics.com/

I have a KB Electronics distributor local to me. So those items I should be able to buy for both of us. I may make my own heat sink, depending.

These drives are not, from what I see so far, bi-directional. They are also not 'regenerative' : make up for speed loss when dogging the motor down, as a major example of a regenerative drive.

Here is the vendors manual for this drive (remember this is the KBIC-125 model) You will need Acrobat Reader for this: http://216.5.70.19/components/pages/pdfs/KBIC.pdf

The reason I do this is because I have come to understand the high cost of getting into serious knife making. I have, because of background, a heads up on certain electronics and that has allowed me to take advantage of a few oportunities that others might over look because they may just not be aware of what they see. I am like them on other things that I want but don't know enough about. If no one needs this I will be very pleased to keep the extra as a backup.

rl
 
Wow Roger you're one nice guy.

That was a steal on that purchase.

Folks, Roger shouldn't do this. Really that controller is worth a lot more - regardless of what he paid for it.

I'm using a similar KB controller and a $50 2hp treadmill motor. Have been for a number of months. Quite happily.

Steve


PS Roger, I don't really need one right now, but would gladly take it off your hands with that offer. But first I'm with you. Let's see if someone new wants it.
 
Hi Roger,

If noone jumps on these and Steve decides he doesn't want them let me know. I've got three more DC motors I was going to search for drives for sometime this Summer to build some more stuff. I could even send you a nice new old stock New Vita Paddle Strop for your trouble. :D

:)

-Darren
 
We'll figure something out. REMEMBER THOUGH, I am only letting one of the two go. I keep one for my new edge grinder.

I'll wait a little longer and see if some poor soul, such as I, shows up. If not maybe we can pick one of you two's name out of a hat, or you guys can decide.

I barely did see that auction. I had been searching for the right drive for about a week. Finally I did a search on 'Penta Power'. Most people refer to these as KB Electronics. I just don't think many if any saw it because of the way it was titled. When I saw it there were 29 minutes left to go!! That's close.

Roger
 
Hi Roger,

Go ahead and take my name out of the hat! :) A friend of mine emailed me after reading this post and is trading me something for three controllers, so looks like I'm set! :)

You mentioned you might bid on that ebay auction I had for a strop, I've got this NOS New Vita Paddle strop, you interested in trading anything for it? Steel, handle material, micarta, I'd take pretty much anything for it if you need one. If you're interested at all, I can send you a picture! :)

-Darren
 
Darren,

Great on your good trade!!

Put a value on the strop you mention. I have no idea. I need some info to work with. I'll check back periodically this evening.

Roger
 
Originally posted by rlinger

Put a value on the strop you mention. I have no idea. I need some info to work with. I'll check back periodically this evening.
Roger

I think I gave $25 for it, I'll take a picture later this evening and email it to you to see if you're interested in it.

It's very similar to this one:

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522944/196043.htm

except it has clean leather on one side (Prima Rindleder) and the other side has leather covered with a red rouge.

-Darren
 
The DC Drive offered here has been asked for by one of us and therefore is now spoken for.

Roger
 
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