You might be a redneck if…

[dlbleak]

I’m going to get a 6 volt battery for a feeder and see if it runs at half speed

 

[RickN]

Might burn out the motor over time.

 

[dlbleak]

And with a feeder battery

 

[dlbleak]

Might burn out the motor over time.

It would. It was getting warm. The feeder battery might be a better option. Slows it down and is running cooler

 

[RickN]

It would. It was getting warm. The feeder battery might be a better option. Slows it down and is running cooler

If you ever have to replace the motor, take it down to Britton Electric Motor and I bet they can repair it to run at a lower speed or sell you one that does and will fit.

 

[thor447]

I’m going to get a 6 volt battery for a feeder and see if it runs at half speed
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Very innovative! But you'll need to attach the watch to the front and not on the side of the drum in order to get the desired winding effect. Just have the watch face horizontal while your rotating it and that oscillating weight will go to work!

 

[dlbleak]

Very innovative! But you'll need to attach the watch to the front and not on the side of the drum in order to get the desired winding effect. Just have the watch face horizontal while your rotating it and that oscillating weight will go to work!

Thanks Adam, I now have a pvc ‘T’ on it with two tennis balls to put the watches on. I’ll post up a vid when I get back to work on Monday.

 

[TANSTAAFL]

Something Like that would be quirky enough to sell big, contact Hodinkee.com immediately!

I can see the ad now, "Looking for a manly watch winder since you don't have a man bun?"

 

[thor447]

I once won a bet that I could trick a Fitbit by attaching it to the arm of a scroll saw and letting it run for about 30 minutes. It showed about 20k steps! haha

 

[dlbleak]

The new and improved double winder