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    DEVELOPING MORE TORQUE

    HI GUYS I FINALLY HAVE A LITTLE TIME TO GET BACK TO THE DISCUSSION. LETS SEE : 1. THE ARMS THAT I HAVE NOW ARE 1"X 1/8" SQUARE TUBING{STEEL}. 2. SREID IS RIGHT THE DOGS WILL CATCH ON FAIRLY QUICKLY. THE TORQUE THAT IS NEEDED WOULD BE TO KEEP A DOG GOING ONCE THEY ARE STARTED.I...
  2. 9PLOTTS

    DEVELOPING MORE TORQUE

    i will pony up asap just dont have time right at this time but i sure like all the input! 9plotts
  3. 9PLOTTS

    DEVELOPING MORE TORQUE

    thanks for all the info guys! sacem1 after i made the post i was working on the project and smoked the gear reducer that i was using [you were right it was undersized but i got it really cheap 10.00 so i thought id give it a try. you have to start somewhere.] Do you guys think that a 4/5 hp...
  4. 9PLOTTS

    DEVELOPING MORE TORQUE

    HI. IM AN ELECTRICAL GUY WITH A MECHANICAL QUESTION. IM BUILDING A EXCERSISER FOR DOGS ITS BEING DESIGNED AFTER THE OLD HORSE WALKERS. THE PROBLEM IS NOT ENOUGH TORQUE AT THE END OF A 12 FOOT ARM THAT ROTATES IN A CIRCLE. IM USING A .75 HP MOTOR @1725 RPM {AC} 60/1 GEAR REDUCER...

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