Thanks to you both. Jim, the plans for the dryer can be found below!! I did it!!! These can from the rod building forum that is accessed in articles section on the home page here. You click on the rod building tips, then scroll to the bottom to the archive, then to almost the bottom of the tips, "Rod drying motor"
Hope this helps! I have one of your dubbing twisters that is going to go worked soon!
Herefishy, yes if you could post a pic that would be very helpful!!
Thanks,
Mike
ROD BUILDING TIPS
Drying Motor

By Brian Ahern, Helena, Montana
I have often been asked how to make a drying motor, and have also found this to be a frequent question on various web site bulletin boards. As a result I felt it may be of some use to put together instructions on how mine was done. A drying motor can be constructed with the basic around the house tools at a cost of about $25.00.Required Tools

  • 1. Drill & Bits2. 2 in Hole saw.
    3. Miter box with a back saw ($12.95 at Wal-Mart).
    4. Screw driver.
Materials list

  • 1. 36 RPM drying motor $12.95 (Jann's Netcraft)2. Wood stock 4in X 2 ft X 1/2in 1 each (I use poplar from the local lumber yard $2.49 Each).
    3. Electrical cord $1.95.
    4. Screws.
    5. Self stick felt.
Instructions

The instructions for this are straight forward.The stock that I use comes sized for length and width at ? inch thick and is available in Pine, Oak, Poplar and Ash. By purchasing the material in this manner all cuts can be made with a Back Saw and a Miter box.The V cut on the support is accomplished with the back saw. The cut for the motor was done with a hole saw and the motor has its own mounting flange.For a cord a replacement cord was used and the connections were covered with small shrink tubing. An on/off switch can be added if one wishes. The spindle on this motor will accept a self-centering chuck if one wishes.When building a rod the last step for me is to secure the reel seat. Making this my last step accomplishes two things. First I do not have the weight to deal with and second I use old blanks cut to various lengths to secure the rod to the motor thus saving about $22.95. I pick up the old blanks for $5.00 at the pawn shop.For an Epoxy I use U-40 LS Supreme (Dura Gloss) and apply it with Box Wood modeling tools. Replacement syringes can be purchased at a farm and ranch supply for about $.29 each.I hope this Drying Motor works as well for you as it has for me and that the cost is within a range that you can accept. Since all things can be improved. If you find a modification that makes for better operation, let me know so it can be shared with all. ~Brian Ahern (Rovercat)
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