From joostdenhertog@hetnet.nl Fri Oct 26 03:22:01 2007
Subject:Re: sewing machine motors

You need a DC curen moter and a peddal with a pot meter will do.
I have one
they are build original in a elka 615 speaker cabinet.only the horn is
adjutible but verry nice to hear!

Josh Lawrence schreef:
>
> okay, I realize that this is a completely off-the-wall question, but
> I'm gonna ask it anyway...
>
> has anyone ever heard of someone using sewing machine motors (with the
> variable speed footpedal) for a leslie?
>
> (okay, pick yourself up off the floor now...)
>
> I think it would be a cool effect to have a continuously variable speed...
>
> most of the motors I'm seeing are 5000 RPM, which is WAY over the
> usual fast speed of 400 RPM. what I can't figure out is if that 5000
> RPM translates to something much slower once attached to a belt...any
> engineers out there who can answer this?
>
> --
> Josh Lawrence
> http://www.hardbop200.com
>
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