I've got a smaller hand crank meat grinder. The kind that clamps onto a table, not the kind that bolts on. I also have a 1/3 HP electric motor from a dishwasher. It's label says it does 3450 rpms. I know that a small pulley wheel is needed on the shaft of the motor and a larger pulley wheel is needed on the grinder with a belt connecting the two. I just wondered what diameter wheels are needed for the best rpm's to operate the grinder. Also was wondering what would be the best surface to mount the two things. A piece of plywood, a 2 x 12, some 3/16 steel plate, or something else.
The motor also has a black, yellow and white wire. I take it the black is hot and white is neutral.
2006-11-28 04:31:31 · 4 answers · asked by paul67337 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
While I can't help you. Any of the fine folks at these forums should be able to answer all your questions. There mostly the do it your self types. Good luck, and have fun.
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2006-11-28 05:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been down this road. I only completed the project because I had so much respect for the man who asked me to do it. If it were my own, I would have got out my check book and bought a new one. But if you must............. You asked about RPM. Only you can answer this. Hand grind some meat and have someone time you for one minute and count the revolutions. Now that you have the RPM. Get a copy of the Engineering handbook. They are everywhere. Ask an Engineer or a Maintenance man at work. They will easily be able to calculate the pulley sizes need for this machine. As for materials. Wood, especially plywood is the worst choice possible. Remember there will be liquid blood spilling. Wood is too absorbant. It will soak up the "funk" and could well turn into a health hazard. Use UHMW Plastic or Stainless Steel if possible. An old counter-top would be an acceptable compromise. Good luck. it is an easy project that is incredibly time consuming. Ask a youngster to help. At least you can be teaching a kid something while doing this.
2016-05-22 22:29:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
click on All Categories , go to house and garden and post this on either do- it yourself or repair and maintenance. Some one one those sites can set up the proper gear ratio
As far as the wiring goes I will guess that the yellow wire goes to a switch or a solenoid
If I was doing this i would use a sewing machine pedal to control my motor speeds and leave my hands free.
good luck
2006-11-28 08:56:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might want to film this experiment for your darwin award
2006-11-28 04:39:04 · answer #4 · answered by blur b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋