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Starting the 1st version of the Motor Coupler4933 viewsHere we are starting work on the first version of the coupler to connect the 2 Impulse 9" motors.
This is going to be a single piece coupler that press-fits on both shafts.
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Boring the hole in the motor coupler2608 viewsHere we are boring the hole for the motor shaft. 1/2 the hole has to be a larger diameter since it's coupling a tail shaft to a main shaft.
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Finishing the coupler2547 viewsHere we are putting the step in one end of the coupler so it can fit down into the end-bell of the motor.
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Finished Coupler3677 viewsThe finished coupler. (Well, I did have to have 2 keyways cut into it, and drill some holes for set screws after this.)
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Starting the 2nd version of the Motor Coupler2494 viewsAfter our near-disaster with the 1st motor coupler, we decided to build the new one as a 2 piece unit. This will allow the motors to be separated if needed.
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Motor coupler work2311 viewsContinuing work on the coupler
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Boring coupler shaft holes2247 viewsThis time we wanted to be SURE our boring bar wouldn't flex, so we built a much stronger one.
We also are using much better cutting tips.
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Shortening the coupler2228 viewsWe did start with a piece of shaft that was too long, and decided it would be easier to cut off the excess with a saw, rather than cutting it all away with the lathe.
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Finished Couplers and Flywheel mount2500 viewsThese are the finished couplers and the Flywheel mount.
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Finished and drilled couplers3462 viewsThis is the finished coupler assembly with all the screws that will be used to hold them together.
   
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