Sando
Knife Maker
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- Jul 4, 2002
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I tried using one of those router motor controllers as a base for an annodizer and the DC motor controller from by grinder.
Both worked but, not well enough for good color control.
I tried a standard 'variac' and am much happier with the result. The one I got had enough room in the control case that I could add the bridge rectifier and DPDT switch right in there - no extra box.
Here's the parts
Item # 99N006 from this place: http://www.alltronics.com/transformers1.htm
This part from Radio Shack: http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog_name=CTLG&product_id=276-1181
And this switch: http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog_name=CTLG&product_id=275-1533
The hook up is like this:http://www.warnerknives.com/anodizer.htm
BTW it works as an etcher machine too. The whole machine is well under $100. And you get very controllable 5A unit for etching logos and anodizing titanium.
Hope that information helps somebody.
Steve
Both worked but, not well enough for good color control.
I tried a standard 'variac' and am much happier with the result. The one I got had enough room in the control case that I could add the bridge rectifier and DPDT switch right in there - no extra box.
Here's the parts
Item # 99N006 from this place: http://www.alltronics.com/transformers1.htm
This part from Radio Shack: http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog_name=CTLG&product_id=276-1181
And this switch: http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog_name=CTLG&product_id=275-1533
The hook up is like this:http://www.warnerknives.com/anodizer.htm
BTW it works as an etcher machine too. The whole machine is well under $100. And you get very controllable 5A unit for etching logos and anodizing titanium.
Hope that information helps somebody.
Steve
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