Maid O'Mud on sun 26 may 02
Hi guys!
I just purchased a very used Amaco Brent Model 15 1/3 hp wheel. It is a =
"cone drive". As I've only owned hockey puck drives til now, I'm =
perplexed.
We cleaned it thoroughly, and turned it over. There is a cone that =
seems to rub against a rubber circle (so far so good??). However, it =
only seems to connect when the pedal is pushed to the max. It doesn't =
engage for the entire length of the "push" so to speak; like a car =
clutch about to give up.=20
Can this be adjusted? It seems to go from standstill to full speed =
ahead. =20
Many TIA for all your help.
Sam - Maid O'Mud Pottery
Melbourne, Ontario CANADA
"First, the clay told me what to do.
Then, I told the clay what to do.
Now, we co-operate."
sam 1994
http://www.ody.ca/~scuttell/
Cindy Gatto on mon 27 may 02
Dear Sam:
A cone drive wheel is very adjustable in fact it has to
be
periodically adjusted. I am not sure if your cone drive wheel is exactly
like
ours but we have a couple of old shimpos that are cone drives and they
adjust
very easily. When you look from the bottom you will see that there are a
couple of bolts that hold the entire apparatus that holds the motor and the
cone drive and slides up and down to adjust it to rub against the rubber
ring
that turns the wheelhead. You have to adjust the cone so that it hits the
rubber ring as soon as you press on the foot pedal. This will give you the
lower speeds that you are not now getting. Sometimes if you cannot get the
drive to adjust to get the lower speeds you need to replace the rubber ring
on the wheelhead shaft. If this doesn't help feel free to call me directly
and maybe I will be able to help you further. Good luck.
Sincerely:
Mark Petrin
228 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn NY 11206
718-218-9424
mudpitnyc@aol.com
www.mudpitnyc.com
william schran on mon 27 may 02
Sam - We have 8 of these Amaco #15 wheels in our school studio (also
have 4 Brents). The motor is mounted on an adjustable plate which is
fastened to the wheel with 4 bolts. Put a couple of 2x4's (stood on
the 4" edges), flip the wheel over, loosen the bolts, slid whole
assembly towards drive ring, tighten bolts, flip right side up and
test. Repeat as needed. I'd also get some Really fine emory paper and
hold against cone with motor on to remove any rust.
FYI, I've taped over the reversing switch on all our wheels. If the
motor direction is changed while motor is on, it can screw up the
control box!
Bill
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