Mr Allen, the rpm meter will be more accurate if you put the reflective tape on the flat of the pulley facing the back of the chuck. With the tape on the small area of the shaft it's harder for the laser to distinguish between the reflective pulses. Great info to have the actual rpm when figuring the surface speed for cutting. Hope you're have a great Christmas as well.
I'm retired and my South Bend has 2 Speeds, Slow and Very Slow 😉 What's the cause of the "Hammering Sound" ? My guess is a pulley loose on its shaft. 🤔
Good to finally know 👍
Mr Allen, the rpm meter will be more accurate if you put the reflective tape on the flat of the pulley facing the back of the chuck. With the tape on the small area of the shaft it's harder for the laser to distinguish between the reflective pulses. Great info to have the actual rpm when figuring the surface speed for cutting.
Hope you're have a great Christmas as well.
Thanks! I may have to go back and try this, as the readings were very unstable.
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I use black insulating tape or even aerosol paint then put a square of reflective tape so there is a pulse reflected.
Works for me 😁
Oh, wow, look at you go, posting videos through Christmas!
This was a pretty easy and quick one :)
I'm retired and my South Bend has 2 Speeds, Slow and Very Slow 😉
What's the cause of the "Hammering Sound" ? My guess is a pulley loose on its shaft. 🤔
I have a strong suspicion that the belt going from the motor to the countershaft is longer than it should be...
My mill/drill is the same, two speeds, too fast and too slow.
Swapping belts around is a bit tedious