FIREWOOD CUTTING SAWBENCH

This thing is scary dangerous, no guard or emergency stop switch! I prefer the hydraulic splitter for a firewood cutting but this is much quicker I guess. Good effort. Starting bid $300.00:

"THIS IS A POWERFUL DEVICE THAT HAS BEEN USED TO CUT MANY LOADS OF FIREWOOD!!"

There was also a bus alternator testing station that utilized an A12 as a powerhouse, I have pics of it somewhere.

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I remember seeings this a while ago.

Dont get me wrong A+ for ideas and effort, but other than a "just cause i can" project, does it have a purpose?

As in what application would be be better for over runing an A12 (complete engine)?

Nice job reguardless though

Just saw this: http://beeoneoneoh.wordpress.com/2009 ... ore-datsun-a6-powerhouse/

Now that is lateral thinking for what one can do with an A-series..

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Sure I could use another a-series to run the a-series compressor, but its a noise issue that stops me there. For ultimate portability sure its the way forward, but thst not my goal here.

Just looking for a huge output setup at low cost and low noise preferably.

Need to do some more research on electrical motor sizes and gearing options.

An as for a generator, hmm didnt think of that. Should be able to make a good size generator for heaps less that the equilivent "off the shelf" item.

Hmmm, put that one on the back burner for a later project...

just a thought.
And i havent read the whole topic so dont shoot me if its already been mentioned.
An a series would run a pretty hefty power generator for emergency power supply.
or a hydraulic pump for a stationary crain inside a warehouse or a decent sized shed.

where i used to work in the qaurry there was a vw engine turning a hydraulic pump which was good for freeing up loaded convyer belts.

Both would be pretty simple.

You need electrical power to run the compressor?

How about an A12 powered generator. Just use an A15 flywheel to maximise inertia & minimise speed fluctuations.
A belt drive system with the generator alongside the engine will allow the speeds of the engine & the generator to be adjusted & optimised.

Water pump.
An A10 or A12 can be used to run a fire pump or a pump on the dam at a rural property. A govornor would not be required & a simple float switch to kill the ignition when a water tank has filled would be all that is needed.

Aircraft.

With suitable mods an A12 could be used to power a small experimental class aircraft.
I wouldn't want to regard it as a high performance aircraft but people are still building & flying the legendary Pietenpol homebuilt with a Model 'A' Ford engine [1928 to '31] & they not only weigh a ton but produce 40 hp at peak.

A 65 hp Datsun should weigh a lot less & prove quite reliable.

very cool thanks for that. Ill do some more research on that and see how hard it is. I know that you can buy prefabricated 1 phase -> 3 phase convertors, (phasechange convertorsphasechanger website
but when I quoted them up, they are pretty pricey.

The plans Look pretty complicated, (im not a sparky of any sort) and if I can aviod using 3 phase I will, but "cheap" 3 phase motors may push me into that direction.

Hi mate this should help you with your conversion of single to 3 phase power supply to run your 3 phase electric motors :D


http://homemetalshopclub.org/projects/phconv/phconv.html

cheers for the offer and I would take you up n that, but I cant really take on any more stuff at this stage. I have already used up all my free storage options. If it goes to mike, it will possibly end up with me if I ask mike nicely.

As soon as the shed is up, the firwood processor is first off the ranks, then the compressor.

Any ideas on how big the electric motor would need to be to turn an a series? (geared down of course)
1hp, 3hp? Its a pity it needs to be single phase since I can get my hands on some sizeable 3 Phase motors for nix...

reuben i have an A12 hear if you want it to experiment with ? thats if mike doesnt want it but it would be suited more to you as it isnt in any way shape or form good enough to be a runner or to hot up

mike did you still want it for parts ??